
Momentary
Brief Interruption
Use 'momentary' to describe a quick interruption or break in an ongoing situation or event.

The lights flickered in a momentary interruption before returning to normal.
Fleeting Experience
'Momentary' emphasizes the short duration of an experience, feeling, or sensation.

He felt a momentary rush of excitement as his name was called.
Emphasize Contrast
Use 'momentary' to emphasize the shortness of an event compared to what precedes or follows it.

After hours of debate, there was a momentary silence in the room.
Compare with
BriefEphemeralEvanescentFleetImpermanentPassTemporaryTransitory
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