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verb \ˈad-ˈlib\ad–libbedad–lib·bing
Definition of AD-LIB
transitive verb
: to deliver spontaneously
intransitive verb
: to improvise especially lines or a speech
— ad–lib noun
See Origin of AD-LIB
ad lib
First Known Use: 1919
Related to AD-LIB
- Synonyms
- ad-lib, clap (together or up), extemporize, fake
2ad–lib
adjectiveDefinition of AD-LIB
: spoken, composed, or performed without preparation
First Known Use of AD-LIB
1935
Related to AD-LIB
- Synonyms
- ad hoc, ad-lib, down and dirty, extemporary, extempore, impromptu, improvisational, improvised, offhand, offhanded, off-the-cuff, snap, spur-of-the-moment, unconsidered, unplanned, unpremeditated, unprepared, unrehearsed, unstudied
- Antonyms
- considered, planned, premeditated, premeditative, prepared, rehearsed
ad–lib
adjective \(ˈ)ad-ˈlib\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of AD–LIB
: made or done spontaneously : not controlled by a schedule <ad–lib feeding of animals>
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