Antonyms for suddenly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : suhd-n

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsʌd n

Definition of suddenly

Origin : late 13c., perhaps via Anglo-French sodein, from Old French subdain "immediate, sudden," from Vulgar Latin *subitanus, variant of Latin subitaneus "sudden," from subitus "come or go up stealthily," from sub "up to" + ire "come, go." Phrase all of a sudden first attested 1680s, earlier of a sudayn (1590s), upon the soden (1550s). Sudden death, tie-breakers in sports, first recorded 1927; earlier in reference to coin tosses (1834).

adv unexpectedly

Example sentences :

Suddenly his countenance shone with a strange and impressive beauty.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

Suddenly Eucoline touched my arm with a quick and timid motion.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

The storm which commenced so suddenly was one of great violence.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Suddenly, however, something happened that worried him greatly.
Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon

"Here is somebody who will look at Hope," cried Kate, suddenly.
Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson

Can we expect that this will be suddenly and permanently altered?
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various

Suddenly he began betting in gold, ten dollars for each card he drew.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

Suddenly she sat up with a jerk, and dashed her hand across her eyes.
Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower

Suddenly she said in a low, halting tone, "Miss Harlowe, if you knew how—"
Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower

The flames had been suddenly quenched within him, and he felt cold and sick.
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

Synonyms for suddenly

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