noun
- the quality or state of lasting for only a very short time
Usage: formal
Examples
- The momentariness of childhood makes every stage precious to parents.
- She was struck by the momentariness of the rainbow after the storm.
- The momentariness of fame in social media is well documented.
- He reflected on the momentariness of human life during the memorial service.
- The momentariness of the shooting star made it feel magical.
- Despite its momentariness, the experience left a lasting impression on her.