Synonyms of suddenly

suddenly

adverb

1

as in abruptly

with great suddenness

the bus stopped suddenly, and somebody's lunch landed in the aisle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abruptly
• unexpectedly
• quickly
• rapidly
• short
• on a sudden
• immediately
• fast
• all of a sudden
• instantly
• promptly
• surprisingly
• instantaneously
• swiftly
• right
• incontinently
• readily
• quick
• speedily
• straightaway
• right away
• right off
• hastily
• swift
• impulsively
• recklessly
• directly
• impetuously
• rashly
• pronto
• full tilt
• posthaste
• snappily

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slowly
• gradually
• hesitantly

2

as in unexpectedly

without warning

suddenly, something fell out of the sky and landed in the field a few feet away

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unexpectedly
• abruptly
• unaware
• all of a sudden
• unawares
• off base
• aback
• surprisingly
• unanticipatedly
• short
• amazingly
• astoundingly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slowly
• sluggishly
• leisurely
• obviously
• tardily
• laggardly
• pokily