momentary
word
Definition
Lasting for only a very short time; happening or existing for just a moment.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal and written contexts to emphasize briefness. Common collocations: 'momentary pause', 'momentary lapse', 'momentary distraction'. Not used for things that last longer than a few seconds or minutes.
Spanish: momentáneo - pasajeroPortuguese (BR): momentâneo - passageiro (curta duração)Portuguese (PT): momentâneo - passageiro (duração curta)Chinese (Simplified): 短暂的 - 瞬间的Chinese (Traditional): 短暫的 - 瞬間的Hindi: क्षणिक - पल भर काArabic: لحظي - مؤقتBengali: স্বল্পক্ষণিক - অল্প সময়েরRussian: мимолётный - кратковременныйJapanese: 瞬間的なVietnamese: chốc lát - thoáng quaKorean: 순간적인Turkish: anlık - kısa süreliUrdu: چند لمحوں کا - عارضیIndonesian: sekejap - sesaat
Example Sentences
There was a momentary silence in the room.
basic
It was just a momentary lapse; I won’t forget again.
natural
Don’t worry, these momentary setbacks happen to everyone.
natural
He only hesitated for a momentary second before answering.
natural
He felt a momentary pain in his leg.
basic
She had a momentary distraction while driving.
basic