spontaneity

noun

spon·​ta·​ne·​i·​ty ˌspän-tə-ˈnē-ə-tē  -ˈnā- 

1

: the quality or state of being spontaneous

2

: voluntary or undetermined action or movement

also : its source

Synonyms

• abandon
• abandonment
• ease
• lightheartedness
• naturalness
• spontaneousness
• unconstraint
• uninhibitedness
• unrestraint

Examples of spontaneity in a Sentence

the spontaneity of their behavior

the couple sacrificed some of the spontaneity in their lives when they both got nine-to-five jobs

Recent Examples on the Web

The trick to this date lies in spontaneity and curiosity. —Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

One of the most creative offensive minds in football, who also happens to have a mobile quarterback who can strike with either spontaneity or efficiency, can’t seem to find the end zone from the red zone. —Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024

As if things couldn’t get more exciting, Venus slips into Sagittarius that same day, so buckle up for a wild ride — love will be full of spontaneity and new experiences. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024

Your celestial ruler, Venus, will also slip into Sagittarius on Oct. 17, adding a sense of optimism and spontaneity to your conversations and romantic encounters. —Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin spontāneitāt-, spontāneitās, from Late Latin spontāneus "voluntary, unconstrained, spontaneous" + Latin -itāt-, -itās -ity

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

spontaneity

noun

spon·​ta·​ne·​ity

ˌspänt-ən-ˈē-ət-ē,

ˌspänt-ᵊn-,

-ˈā-ət-

: the quality or state of being spontaneous