B2adjectiveemotionspsychology
US/ˈmoʊ.mən.ter.i/
UK/ˈməʊ.mən.tər.i/
lasting for a very short time only
In context
There was a momentary silence before the audience began to clap.
A momentary lapse of attention caused the accident.
She felt a momentary panic when she lost her keys.
Words that go with momentary
adjective + noun
- momentary lapseIt was only a momentary lapse in concentration.
- momentary pauseAfter a momentary pause, he answered.
- momentary silenceA momentary silence filled the room.
- momentary panicMomentary panic spread through the crowd.
- momentary reliefThe pills gave only momentary relief.
- momentary hesitationWithout momentary hesitation, she said yes.
- momentary glimpseI caught a momentary glimpse of the singer.