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

Her mother and sisters ultimately devised a balloon-popping reveal that left guests momentarily confused before the reality of the family's situation sank in. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

His one-hop throw to the plate, which came after second baseman Casey Schmitt snagged a lineout but threw wildly to second base, momentarily preserved a scoreless game. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 25 June 2026

But Saibari — Morocco’s goal-scorer in last Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Brazil — quickly silenced the European contingent, if only momentarily. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 20 June 2026

That momentarily paused a three-game losing streak for the club, which is 1-6 in its last seven games. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 18 June 2026