spontaneous
Translation
spontaneous
Examples
It was a spontaneous decision to go to the beach.
It was a spontaneous decision to go to the beach.
The audience broke into spontaneous applause.
The audience broke into spontaneous applause.
He has a very spontaneous personality.
He has a very spontaneous personality.
Grammar Patterns
spontaneous ((noun)) happening naturally or suddenly It was a spontaneous decision.
Similar Words
Synonyms: impulsive, unplanned, natural; Antonyms: planned, deliberate
Etymology
From Latin 'sponte' meaning 'of one's own accord, willingly'. The suffix '-aneous' forms an adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'sponsor' who willingly gives money. A 'spontaneous' action happens willingly or on its own.