Synonyms of momentarily

momentarily

adverb

ˌmō-mən-ˈter-ə-lē 

as in shortly

at or within a short time

we'll be finished momentarily

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shortly
• soon
• immediately
• now
• presently
• promptly
• instantly
• before long
• instantaneously
• directly
• by and by
• forthwith
• straightaway
• anon
• incontinently
• right now
• right off
• right away
• straightway
• pronto

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of momentarily

Below, explore 11 cities reclaimed by nature and the eerie beauty left behind when the earth reclaims what was only momentarily ours. — Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2026

When the England forward tries to find Cunha behind Guehi, who is momentarily thinking about defending Dorgu down the wing, Anderson is in position to win the ball. — Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

But about five minutes later, a sharp cracking sound momentarily replaced the shrill squeal of sirens, and the top half of the South Tower imploded, bringing the entire thing down. — Timothy Townsend, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

Munetaka Murakami momentarily had a share of the team lead in home runs, hitting his 30th in the first inning Saturday against the Minnesota Twins. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2026