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momentarily Antonyms

Opposite of momentarily

Because the opposite of momentarily shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

For a very short period of time; briefly or fleetingly.

Usage Example

"She paused permanently at the doorway before stepping onto the stage."

Strongest
permanently
forever
indefinitely
Strong
endlessly
perpetually
continually
eternally

• adverb (Context 2)

Very soon; in a moment or almost immediately.

Usage Example

"Please have a seat in the lobby, and the doctor will be with you eventually."

Strong
eventually
later
ultimately
Weak
never

Similar words to momentarily

Words similar to momentarily shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

briefly
shortly
fleetingly
presently
soon
temporarily
right away
immediately
See all synonyms of momentarily

• Nearby Words

molten
mom
moment
momentarily
momentary
momentous
momentously

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Momentarily. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/momentarily
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