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momentarily Synonyms

Another word for momentarily

Choosing another word for momentarily depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
briefly
fleetingly
Strong
temporarily
transiently
passingly

• 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 shortly."

Strongest
shortly
presently
Strong
soon
right away
immediately
instantly
at once
promptly

Opposites of momentarily

The opposite of momentarily shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

permanently
forever
indefinitely
endlessly
perpetually
eventually
eternally
continually
See all opposites of momentarily

• Nearby Words

mom
mombin
moment
momentarily
momentary
momentous
momentously

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