Word Games Pro Dictionary

spontaneous

adjective

said or done without having been planned or written in advance

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
S
Ends with
S
Contains
PO
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. said or done without having been planned or written in advance

    “he made a few ad-lib remarks”

adjective

  1. happening or arising without apparent external cause

    “spontaneous laughter”

In context

Example Sentences

he made a few ad-lib remarks
spontaneous laughter
spontaneous combustion
a spontaneous abortion

Similar words

Synonyms

Opposite words

Antonyms

Scroll to Top