Spontaneous

Meaning

done without planning; natural and unforced

Happening naturally without planning or external cause; impulsive or unplanned.

Example Sentences

Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.

Their spontaneous trip to the mountains turned out to be the highlight of the summer.

Example Expressions

spontaneous combustion

Synonyms

impulsive, unplanned, natural, automatic, instinctive, voluntary

Entry 1

impulsive, unplanned, natural, automatic, instinctive

Entry 2

impulsive, instinctive, unplanned, voluntary, automatic

Antonyms

planned, deliberate, forced, calculated

Entry 1

planned, deliberate, forced, calculated

Entry 2

planned, deliberate, calculated

Collocations

spontaneous reaction, spontaneous applause, spontaneous decision, spontaneous laughter, spontaneous action

Entry 1

spontaneous reaction, spontaneous applause, spontaneous decision

Entry 2

spontaneous decision, spontaneous laughter, spontaneous action, spontaneous reaction