The meaning of SUDDEN is happening or coming unexpectedly. How to use sudden in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Sudden.

SUDDEN definition: 1. happening or done quickly and without warning: 2. happening or done quickly and without…. Learn more.

Definition of sudden adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. happening, coming, made, or done quickly, without warning, or unexpectedly: a sudden attack. 2. occurring without transition from the previous form, state, etc.; abrupt: a sudden turn. 3. impetuous; …

Sudden means happening quickly and unexpectedly. He had been deeply affected by the sudden death of his father-in-law. 'I hope,' the stranger said, 'that the sudden change of venue did not …

Dec 14, 2025 · Thus these pious flourishes and colours, examined thoroughly, are like the apples of Asphaltis, appearing goodly to the sudden eye; but look well upon them, or at least but touch them, …

Sudden, unexpected, abrupt describe acts, events, or conditions for which there has been no preparation or gradual approach. Sudden refers to the quickness of an occurrence, although the …

SUDDEN definition: happening, coming, made, or done quickly, without warning, or unexpectedly. See examples of sudden used in a sentence.

She had the sudden urge to assist him. I just had a sudden chill. Brady assessed him, not sure what to think of the sudden guardedness to Tim's face. Would the heart, overweighted with sudden joy, stop …

Sudden is portrayed as an intrepid and accurate gunfighter in search of two men who cheated his foster father. James Green earns the nickname "Sudden" because of his lightning speed with a gun.