SPONTANEITY Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

spontaneity

noun

ˌspän-tə-ˈnē-ə-tē

Definition of spontaneity

as in abandon

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

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Recent Examples of spontaneity Working at the Kunstgewerbeschule under educational reformer Franz Cžek, Wiener Werkstätte women also designed toys designed to tap into childlike spontaneity. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 The crew reconvened at Electric Lady Studios in New York before making one final trip to Joshua Tree, recording live and largely in the same room to favor spontaneity over polish. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 18 Aug. 2026 The crowds ignored the best efforts of the protest leaders to act as disciplinary conductors and reveled in their own playful spontaneity, their slogans and posters heaping colorful profanities on the prime minister. — Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026 Their air of slightly absurd quasi-spontaneity is nicely amplified by the jittery yet unobtrusive rhythms of the direction and Yost’s editing. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for spontaneity

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Noun

Earlier this year, Carlile played the song for Morissette herself, at the induction ceremony for the Songwriters Hall of Fame, screaming the deceptively tricky track with furious abandon.

— Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026
Olise plays with freedom, intelligence and responsible abandon that is a joy to behold.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of abandon

Noun

The young actors are appealing, led by Lilah Pate and Chabley Ponce; there’s a sweetness and naturalness to their cameraderie that stands out amid so much mugging and gives the film a lift.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Acted with breathtaking ensemble naturalness, the play seems lived in rather than performed.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of naturalness

Noun

Many have described him as deeply insecure, haunted by fears of abandonment that trace back to the earliest chapters of his life.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
This summer, when wildfires erupted in Spain, France, and other parts of Europe, experts cited land abandonment as a factor.

— Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of abandonment

Noun

Gemini May 21 – June 20 A creative idea may attract more enthusiasm than practical support.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
Thomas said Aries energy is associated with momentum, enthusiasm and passion and could inspire people to pursue new directions or goals.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

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