Meaning
Spontaneous (adjective) means something done naturally, without pre-planning or external force. It describes actions, feelings, or reactions that happen freely and immediately.
Grammar and Usage
- Part of speech: Adjective
- Used before nouns or after linking verbs (e.g., be, feel, seem).
- Describes unplanned actions, natural behavior, or instinctive reactions.
Structures:
- be spontaneous
- spontaneous decision/action/reaction
Common Phrases
- Spontaneous decision
- Spontaneous reaction
- Spontaneous laughter
- Spontaneous trip
- Spontaneous combustion (technical/scientific use)
Collocations
- Spontaneous + noun: spontaneous smile, spontaneous applause, spontaneous trip
- Verb + spontaneous: seem spontaneous, appear spontaneous, feel spontaneous
- Adverb + spontaneous: completely spontaneous, truly spontaneous
Examples
- She gave a spontaneous smile when she saw her old friend.
- We decided to take a spontaneous trip to the beach.
- His spontaneous reaction showed his true feelings.
- The audience broke into spontaneous applause after the performance.
- They often enjoy being spontaneous instead of making strict plans.
- The teacher praised his spontaneous answer in class.
- Their spontaneous laughter filled the room with joy.
Synonyms or Related
- Unplanned
- Instinctive
- Natural
- Impulsive
- Unpremeditated
Antonym
- Planned
- Deliberate
- Calculated
- Prearranged