temporarily

adverb

tem·​po·​rar·​i·​ly ˌtem-pə-ˈrer-ə-lē 

: during a limited time

Examples of temporarily in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But now, with Moton temporarily out of the picture, that’s changed. — Alex Zietlow july 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

The battle leaves Clark (temporarily) de-powered, while inspiring Bizarro to take up the cape in an act of hope in this week’s episode. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 July 2026

The details of the services were announced by Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, who was sworn in last week to temporarily take over her brother’s seat in the Senate. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 22 July 2026

The Louvre’s website still notes that the The Galerie d’Apollon is temporarily closed. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

temporary entry 1 + -ly entry 2

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for temporarily

• arbitrarily
• customarily
• militarily
• momentarily
• necessarily
• ordinarily
• secondarily
• voluntarily
• airily
• caroli
• merrily
• verily