| Main Entry: | spontaneously |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | instinctively |
Synonyms: |
ad-lib, automatically, extemporaneously, immediately, impromptu, impulsively, unconsciously |
| Main Entry: | ad-lib |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in an improvised manner |
Synonyms: |
extemporaneously, extempore, impromptu, off the cuff, off the top of one's head, spontaneously, without preparation, without rehearsal |
Antonyms: |
deliberately, planned, prepared, rehearsed, written |
| Main Entry: | freely |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | without restriction |
Synonyms: |
advisedly, as you please, at one's discretion, at one's pleasure, at will, candidly, deliberately, designedly, fancy-free, frankly, intentionally, of one's own accord, of one's own free will, openly, plainly, purposely, spontaneously, unchallenged, unreservedly, voluntarily, willingly, without hindrance, without prompting, without reserve, without restraint, without urging |
Antonyms: |
bound, limited |
| Main Entry: | instantly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | right now |
Synonyms: |
PDQ, at once, away, directly, double-time, first off, forthwith, immediately, in a flash, instantaneously, instanter, now, on a dime, pronto, right, right away, spontaneously, straight away, there and then, this minute, tout de suite, without delay |
| Notes: | simultaneously means happening or existing at the same time; instantaneously means done without any delay; instantly means done at once |
Antonyms: |
eventually, later |
| Main Entry: | naturally |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | as anticipated |
Synonyms: |
artlessly, but of course, by birth, by nature, candidly, casually, characteristically, commonly, consistently, customarily, easily, freely, generally, genuinely, habitually, impulsively, informally, innocently, instinctively, normally, openly, ordinarily, readily, simply, spontaneously, typically, unaffectedly, uniformly, unpretentiously, usually |
Antonyms: |
affectedly, unnaturally |
| Main Entry: | voluntarily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | of one's own free will |
Synonyms: |
at one's discretion, by choice, by preference, deliberately, freely, intentionally, of one's own accord, on one's own, on one's own initiative, optionally, spontaneously, willingly, with all one's heart, without being asked, without prompting |
Antonyms: |
forced, involuntarily, obligatory |
| Main Entry: | extemporaneously |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | without preparation |
Synonyms: |
freely, on the spur of the moment, spontaneously |
| Main Entry: | instantaneously |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | promptly |
Synonyms: |
at once, directly, immediately, pronto, quickly, right away, spontaneously |
| Main Entry: | ad libitum |
| Part of Speech: | adjective, adverb |
| Definition: | at one's pleasure |
Synonyms: |
according to pleasure, ad-lib, as one thinks best, as one wishes, at will, extemporaneous, freely, impromptu, improvised, impulsive, made-up, off-the-cuff, offhand, spontaneously, unrehearsed, without restraint |