spontaneously
word · lemma: spontaneous
Definition
If something happens spontaneously, it happens naturally, suddenly, or without being planned or forced.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal or semi-formal contexts. Common with verbs like 'react', 'arise', 'sing', 'decide'. Implies no external planning or prompting; avoid for actions that are scheduled or routine.
Spanish: espontáneamentePortuguese (BR): espontaneamentePortuguese (PT): espontaneamenteChinese (Simplified): 自发地 - 自然地Chinese (Traditional): 自發地 - 自然地Hindi: स्वतः - स्वतःस्फूर्त रूप सेArabic: عفويًا - بشكل تلقائيBengali: স্বতঃস্ফূর্তভাবেRussian: спонтанноJapanese: 自発的に - 突然にVietnamese: một cách tự phát - bất chợtKorean: 자발적으로 - 즉흥적으로Turkish: kendiliğinden - anidenUrdu: خودبخودIndonesian: secara spontan
Example Sentences
The audience spontaneously erupted into applause.
natural
The children began to sing spontaneously.
basic
He laughed spontaneously at the joke.
basic
The idea came to her spontaneously.
basic
They spontaneously decided to take a road trip.
natural
Sometimes the best conversations happen spontaneously.
natural