Momentarily/ˌməʊmənˈterəli/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Emphasizes Interruption Used to highlight a brief pause or break in an action or speech. He momentarily glanced away from the screen. Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Halt Indicates something stops for a very brief period, but then continues. The music stopped momentarily but then resumed. Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Surprise Can convey a short moment of surprise or astonishment. She looked momentarily stunned by the news.