SuaviloquyToday’s word

momentary

Momentary, a.

Etymology: [L. momentarius. See Moment.]

Done in a moment; continuing only a moment; lasting a very short time; as, a momentary pang. This momentary joy breeds months of pain. Shak.

Shades of meaning

Fernald has no entry of its own for momentary; he lists it under transient.

He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.