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momentarily

[moh-muhn-tair-uh-lee, moh-muhn-ter-] / ˌmoʊ mənˈtɛər ə li, ˈmoʊ mənˌtɛr- /
ADVERB
for a short time
Synonyms
STRONGEST
briefly immediately instantly temporarily
WEAK
for a little while for a minute for a moment for a second for a short time for a short while for an instant now right now
Antonyms
STRONGEST
eventually later permanently
WEAK
lengthily

Example Sentences

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However, at least momentarily, it’s still lower than the levels reached in June of 2022, when average gas prices topped $5.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

The prospect of a prolonged energy shock momentarily dimmed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Already, the price of Brent crude has momentarily jumped to its highest level since July 2024.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

The former policeman became emotional and paused momentarily at this point as he reflected on "young Noah".

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Isobel’s hands falter only momentarily, but a single card falls from the deck onto the table.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern