spontaneous
Translation
spontaneous, impulsive, unplanned
Examples
We made a spontaneous decision to go to the beach.
We made a spontaneous decision to go to the beach.
The audience broke into spontaneous applause.
The audience broke into spontaneous applause.
He's a very spontaneous person.
He's a very spontaneous person.
Grammar Patterns
spontaneous + ((noun)) describing sth. as unplanned or natural A spontaneous cheer went up from the crowd.
Similar Words
Synonyms: impulsive, unplanned, impromptu; Antonyms: planned, premeditated
Etymology
From Latin 'sponte' meaning 'of one's own accord'. The suffix '-aneous' indicates 'of the nature of'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'sponsor' who gives 'of their own accord'. Spontaneous actions also come from within, without external planning.