spontaneously
3 synonyms for spontaneously, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — In an unplanned, natural way; on impulse.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from "spontaneous" plus the adverb ending "-ly."
Full origin of spontaneously →Frequently asked questions
What does “spontaneously” mean?
The word “spontaneously” means in an unplanned, natural way; on impulse. In plain terms, doing something suddenly and without prior planning.
How do you pronounce “spontaneously”?
“Spontaneously” is pronounced spon-TAY-nee-uhs-lee (/spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “spontaneously” in a sentence?
Here is “spontaneously” used in a sentence: “The crowd spontaneously burst into song.”
What part of speech is “spontaneously”?
“Spontaneously” is an adverb.
Is “spontaneously” a common word?
“Spontaneously” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
