momentary
adjectiveUK /ˈməʊməntri/
US /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for only a very short time.
There was a momentary pause before she answered.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. happening at a single instant and gone right away.
He felt a momentary flash of anger.
3. existing only for a moment rather than lasting.
The momentary silence made everyone nervous.
4. quick and not permanent in effect.
A momentary glance told her everything.