spontaneous (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /spɒnˈteɪniəs/
Definition
Performed or occurring as a result of a sudden inner impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus.
Examples
Their decision to elope was completely spontaneous, surprising all their friends and family.
The audience burst into spontaneous applause after the stunning performance.
He's known for his spontaneous acts of kindness, often helping strangers without a second thought.
How to Use spontaneous
- be spontaneous (collocation)
- To act without planning, often on impulse. — "It's good to be spontaneous sometimes and just see where the day takes you."
- spontaneous decision (collocation)
- A decision made without prior thought or planning. — "Buying the tickets was a spontaneous decision, but we had a great time."
- spontaneous applause (collocation)
- Applause that starts suddenly and without being organized. — "The crowd erupted in spontaneous applause at the end of the concert."
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