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 aim is to inspire guests to embrace spontaneity and mindfulness during their travels, explained Fleck. —Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024

Avoiding high-pressure expectations and embracing spontaneity allows for a more fluid and enjoyable experience. —Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024

Don’t hold back; spontaneity will lead to positive change. —Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 July 2024

Logistical challenges like securing visas, obtaining permits and official approval, play a major role in the decision-making process for bands and their management, which are also concerned about the backlash of having to self-censor and staging up a show deprived of spontaneity. —Chris Lau, CNN, 12 Oct. 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