“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
MOMENTLY
momentarily, momently
(adverb) at any moment; “she will be with you momently”
momentarily, momently
(adverb) for an instant or moment; “we paused momentarily before proceeding”; “a cardinal perched momently on the dogwood branch”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
momently (not comparable)
(archaic) From moment to moment; continually. [from 16th c.]
(now literary) Momentarily; for a moment. [from 19th c.]
Synonyms
• (from moment to moment): by degrees, little by little, momentarily; see also gradually or sequentially
• (for a moment): briefly, fleetingly, transiently; see also temporarily
Source: Wiktionary
Mo"ment*ly, adv.
1. For a moment.
2. In a moment; every moment; momentarily.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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AMISS
(adverb) in an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner; “if you think him guilty you judge amiss”; “he spoke amiss”; “no one took it amiss when she spoke frankly”
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