sudden

sudden adj

AFr < L.

1. Unexpected; unforeseen; unlooked for; not prepared for.
2. Quick; fast and strong; happening in a short time.
3. Prompt; startling; surprising; producing an immediate result.
4. Immediate; not delayed.

sudden adv

see sudden, adj.

1. Immediately; without delay.
2. Without warning; all at once.
3. Instantly becoming; in a short time converting to.