Definition of Sudden

1. Adjective. Happening without warning or in a short space of time. "A sudden cure"

Also: Fast
Similar to: Abrupt, Choppy, Jerky, Emergent, Explosive, Fulminant, Sharp
Antonyms: Gradual
Derivative terms: Suddenness

Definition of Sudden

1. a. Happening without previous notice or with very brief notice; coming unexpectedly, or without the common preparation; immediate; instant; speedy.

2. adv. Suddenly; unexpectedly.

3. n. An unexpected occurrence; a surprise.

Definition of Sudden

1. happening quickly and without warning [adj] : SUDDENLY [adv] / a sudden occurrence [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sudden

sudarium
sudary
sudate
sudated
sudates
sudating
sudation
sudations
sudatoria
sudatories
sudatorium
sudatoriums
sudatory
Sudbury
sudd
sudden (current term)
suddenly
suddenness
suddennesses
suddens
suddenty
sudden death
sudden infant death syndrome
sudder
sudders
sudds
sudor
sudoral
sudoriferous
sudoriferous gland

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