Momentaneous (Adjective)
Meaning
Lasting for a markedly brief time; "a fleeting glance"; "fugitive hours"; "rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass"; "a momentary glimpse".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The firework exploded in a momentaneous burst of colorful sparks that lit up the night sky.
- Her momentaneous lapse in concentration caused her to miss the crucial shot in the game.
- The politician's momentaneous smile was quickly replaced by a stern expression as she began her speech.
- The artist's use of light and shadow created a momentaneous sense of depth and movement in the painting.
- The hikers caught a momentaneous glimpse of the elusive wildlife as it darted across their path.