spontaneous

🇺🇸 /spɑːnˈteɪniəs/ 🇬🇧 /spɒnˈteɪniəs/
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adjective
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done without planning, on a sudden impulse

The spontaneous applause showed how much the audience enjoyed the show.

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acting on sudden impulses without planning

Her spontaneous nature makes every day exciting and unpredictable.

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happening naturally without outside cause

The spontaneous recovery surprised doctors who expected a longer illness.

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done naturally without practice or planning

His spontaneous speech moved everyone with its honesty and emotion.

translation

adj. done without planning, on a sudden impulse; acting on sudden impulses without planning; happening naturally without outside cause; done naturally without practice or planning