spontaneous

[US]/spɒnˈteɪniəs/
[UK]/spɑːnˈteɪniəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. self-generated, candidly straightforward, unconsciously natural

Phrases & Collocations

spontaneously

spontaneous reaction

spontaneous combustion

spontaneous emission

spontaneous abortion

amplified spontaneous emission

spontaneous ignition

spontaneous polarization

spontaneous recovery

spontaneous radiation

spontaneous magnetization

Example Sentences

an outcry of spontaneous passion.

a spontaneous display of affection.

a spontaneous expression of admiration

spontaneous growth of willow

spontaneous verbal utterance

a wonderfully spontaneous performance of the symphony

the audience broke into spontaneous applause.

spontaneous and unrehearsed music.

spontaneous recovery from a disease

Most of their music was spontaneous improvisation.

visceral revulsion. See also Synonyms at spontaneous

gave an involuntary start.See Synonyms at spontaneous

such impulsive acts as hugging strangers; impulsive generosity.See Synonyms at spontaneous

automatic shrinking of the pupils of the eyes in strong light.See Synonyms at spontaneous

the spontaneous mechanical activity of circular smooth muscle.

The two suddenly embraced in a spontaneous gesture of affection.

In conclusion, the universe is a spontaneous, contradictive, orderly cycling field of force causa sui.

induction of labor ;threatened spontaneous abortion.

Real-world Examples

Nope, that was spontaneous. I am a very spontaneous person.

Source: 73 Quick Questions and Answers with Celebrities (Bilingual Selection)

No, that was spontaneous.I'm a very spontaneous person.

Source: Celebrity Speech Compilation

Spontaneous and sexy. I got it. Yep.

Source: Modern Family - Season 02

It happens in a more spontaneous, non-linear, free-flowing way.

Source: Selected English short passages

Claire, spontaneous human combustion is very rare.

Source: Modern Family - Season 04

Rupture can happen spontaneously but more frequently it happens after sexual intercourse.

Source: Osmosis - Reproduction

You weigh up all of the risks, I'm not like just so spontaneous like that.

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2021 Collection

Most rhabdomyomas actually usually regress spontaneously.

Source: Osmosis - Cardiovascular

Finally, with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, there may be fever, chills, and extreme abdominal pain.

Source: Osmosis - Microorganisms

And then it produces a spontaneous thought.

Source: Simple Psychology

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