Synonyms for momentaneous

Most common

fugitive · fleeting · momentary

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Of or relating to a grammatical aspect relating to an action that takes place at a specific point in time.

Related words

Word family

momentaneousness

Example sentences

• fugitive The fugitive ended up trapped at a dead end street.
• fleeting At the age of 84, I dreamed about a fleeting love.
• momentary He gave a momentary glance to the passers by.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

8 letters

fugitive³, fleeting²

9 letters

momentary⁴

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (fugitive³ = 3 syllables).