Momentary

usgb/ˈməʊmənteri/Volume
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Brief InterruptionPlay
Use 'momentary' to describe a quick interruption or break in an ongoing situation or event. SlideThe lights flickered in a momentary interruption before returning to normal.
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Fleeting ExperiencePlay
'Momentary' emphasizes the short duration of an experience, feeling, or sensation. SlideHe felt a momentary rush of excitement as his name was called.
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Emphasize ContrastPlay
Use 'momentary' to emphasize the shortness of an event compared to what precedes or follows it. SlideAfter hours of debate, there was a momentary silence in the room.