spontaneously
spon-TAY-nee-uhs-lee
Spontaneously (adv) means In an unplanned, natural way; on impulse. Example: “The crowd spontaneously burst into song.”
adv
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In an unplanned, natural way; on impulse.
"The crowd spontaneously burst into song."
"She spontaneously decided to quit her job and travel."
How to use spontaneously
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something suddenly and without prior planning.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more spontaneously
- Superlative
- most spontaneously
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Etymology
Formed from "spontaneous" plus the adverb ending "-ly."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for spontaneously
famously
anxiously
seriously
obviously
curiously
furiously
nervously
viciously
jealously
hideously
previously
vigorously
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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.
