suddenly
adverb
- without warning/preparation
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈsʌd.ən.li/ / [sʌd.n̩.li]
adv
Etymology: Inherited from Middle English sodenly, sodeynly, sodeinliche, sodaynlyche; equivalent to sudden + -ly.
- Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.
“Suddenly, the heavens opened and we all got drenched.”
“They've suddenly decided to sell the house.”