sudden

Definition

  • noun: an unexpected occurrence
  • adjective: happening or coming unexpectedly
  • adjective: happening, coming, or done very quickly in a way that is usually not expected
  • synonyms: emergency, unexpected, unusual

Examples

  • There were no instances of the disease here until it 'suddenly' appeared last year.

  • The director's 'sudden' departure leaves the organization's future uncertain.

  • I was walking down the street when, 'all of a sudden', it started raining.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Bodies to burn. - Man: Right, so there she is, high and mighty Queen Cersei, tits and ass jiggling in the breeze. All of a sudden she looks my way. Gives me a little smile like, "Well?" So, all right, you know, I've never been shy and I'm blessed down south, (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Home Season: 6 Episode 2