Synonyms & related words for suddenly

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of suddenly — including abruptly, sudden, unexpectedly, instantly, precipitously, instantaneously. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to suddenly

Explore words related to suddenly — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include subito, unexplainably, inexplicably, mysteriously, unceremoniously, immediately, then, momently. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for suddenly

Common synonyms for suddenly include abruptly, sudden, unexpectedly, instantly, precipitously, instantaneously, momentarily, quickly — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does suddenly come from?

The word suddenly breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root sud-, from Latin subitus (“unexpected”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.