Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Sudden

• (a.) Happening without previous notice or with very brief notice; coming unexpectedly, or without the common preparation; immediate; instant; speedy.
• (a.) Hastly prepared or employed; quick; rapid.
• (a.) Hasty; violent; rash; precipitate.
• (adv.) Suddenly; unexpectedly.
• (n.) An unexpected occurrence; a surprise.

Synonyms of Sudden

• Abrupt
• Choppy
• Jerky
• Emergent
• Explosive
• Fulminant
• Sharp
• Fast

Antonyms of Sudden

• Gradatory
• Graduated
• Piecemeal
• Stepwise
• Gradational
• Gradual
• Bit-By-Bit
• In Small Stages
• Step-By-Step

Homophones of Sudden