Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sudden-urge

noun
/ˈsʌd.ən ɜrdʒ/
Definition
A sudden desire or impulse to do something, often without prior consideration.
Examples
  • While walking through the park, she felt a sudden urge to dance in the rain.
  • He had a sudden urge to call his old friend after finding an old photograph.
  • After watching the inspirational movie, they experienced a sudden urge to travel the world.
Meaning
A momentary and intense inclination to act on a whim, usually arising unexpectedly.
Synonyms
  • impulse
  • spontaneity
  • whim
  • inclination