Synonyms for momentary
ˈmoʊ mənˌtɛr imo·men·ta·ry

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1. momentary

   Transient and transitory are both derived from the same original source (Latin trans, over, and eo, go), denoting that which quickly passes or is passing away, but there is between them a fine shade of difference. A thing is transient which in fact is not lasting; a thing is transitory which by its very nature must soon pass away; a thing is temporary (Latin tempus, time) which is intended to last or be made use of but a little while; as, a transient joy; this transitory life; a temporary chairman. Ephemeral (Greek epi, on, and hemera, day) literally lasting but for a day, often marks more strongly than transient exceeding brevity of duration; it agrees with transitory in denoting that its object is destined to pass away, but is stronger, as denoting not only its certain but its speedy extinction; thus that which is ephemeral is looked upon as at once slight and perishable, and the word carries often a suggestion of contempt; man's life is transitory, a butterfly's existence is ephemeral; with no solid qualities or worthy achievements a pretender may sometimes gain an ephemeral popularity. That which is fleeting is viewed as in the act of passing swiftly by, and that which is fugitive (Latin fugio, flee) as eluding attempts to detain it; that which is evanescent (Latin evanesco, from e, out, and vanus, empty, vain) as in the act of vanishing even while we gaze, as the hues of the sunset.

   Synonyms:
   brief, ephemeral, evanescent, fleeting, flitting, flying, fugitive, passing, short, temporary, transient, transitory

   Antonyms:
   abiding, enduring, eternal, everlasting, immortal, imperishable, lasting, permanent, perpetual, persistent, undying, unfading

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1. momentary

   Synonyms:
   instantaneous, fleeting, transitory

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1. fleeting, fugitive, momentaneous, momentaryadjective

   lasting for a markedly brief time

   "a fleeting glance"; "fugitive hours"; "rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass"; "a momentary glimpse"

   Synonyms:
   fugitive, fleeting, momentaneous

   Antonyms:
   long

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1. momentaryadjective

   Synonyms:
   instantaneous

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1. momentaryadjective

   Synonyms:
   instantaneous, transient

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1. List of paraphrases for "momentary":

   instant, instantaneous, transient

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1. John W. Gardner:

   Self-pity is easily the most destructive of the nonpharmaceutical narcotics it is addictive, gives momentary pleasure and separates the victim from reality.

2. Corazon Aquino:

   You decide if the improvement we are now enjoying will become permanent, or will be considered just luck and a momentary recovery from a long history of failure.

3. Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield:

   The pleasure is momentary, the position rediculous, and the expense damnable.

4. Robert Lynd:

   There are two sorts of curiosity -- the momentary and the permanent. The momentary is concerned with the odd appearance on the surface of things. The permanent is attracted by the amazing and consecutive life that flows on beneath the surface of things.

5. Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey:

   Please write again soon. Though my own life is filled with activity, letters encourage momentary escape into others lives and I come back to my own with greater contentment.