Synonyms: sudden
Definition: happening without warning or in a short space of time
Usage: a sudden storm; a sudden decision; a sudden cure
Similar words: abrupt
Definition: exceedingly sudden and unexpected
Usage: came to an abrupt stop; an abrupt change in the weather
Definition: marked by abrupt transitions
Usage: choppy prose
Similar words: emergent
Definition: occurring unexpectedly and requiring urgent action
Usage: emergent repair of an aorta
Similar words: explosive
Definition: sudden and loud
Usage: an explosive laugh
Similar words: fulminant
Definition: sudden and severe
Usage: fulminant pain; fulminant fever
Similar words: sharp
Definition: very sudden and in great amount or degree
Usage: a sharp drop in the stock market