Definitions for momentary

momentary mo·men·tar·y

Spelling: [moh-muh n-ter-ee]
IPA: /ˈmoʊ mənˌtɛr i/

Momentary is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 450 anagrams from letters in momentary (aemmnorty).

Definitions for momentary

adjective

  1. lasting but a moment; very brief; fleeting:
  2. that might occur at any moment; ever impending:
  3. effective or recurring at every moment; constant.

Origin of momentary

1425-75; late Middle English momentare Latin mōmentārius. See moment, -ary

Examples for momentary

It is hardly a rejection of adulthood, rather a momentary escape from routine.

This, I confess, shamefully gave rise to momentary schadenfreude—even glee.

The momentary softening of Garson had given her new courage.

When she spoke there was little to remind me of her momentary loss of self-command.

They are not the result of momentary negligence or incompetence.

His momentary intention to resist this silent request—a “like, seriously?”

His momentary consternation afforded Pete the opening he needed.

For half an hour I was in momentary expectation of his departure.

Would that I could dwell always in these momentary gleams of light!

Does this really sound like an event at the beginning of time when the universe experienced a momentary burst of expansion?

Word Value for momentary
Scrable

16

Words with friends

18

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