Synonyms for sudden

Synonyms for (adj) sudden

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


Similar words: choppy, jerky

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


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