impromptu
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noun \im-ˈpräm(p)-(ˌ)tü, -(ˌ)tyü\Definition of IMPROMPTU
1
: something that is impromptu
2
: a musical composition suggesting improvisation
Examples of IMPROMPTU
- <although five different lines had been written, the best choice turned out to be an impromptu from the tired actor himself>
Origin of IMPROMPTU
French, from impromptu extemporaneously, from Latin in promptu in readiness
First Known Use: 1683
Related to IMPROMPTU
- Synonyms
- ad-lib, extemporization, improvisation, improv
2impromptu
adjectiveDefinition of IMPROMPTU
1
: made, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
See Examples of IMPROMPTU
- Two of my friends came by unexpectedly, and we had an impromptu little party in my kitchen.
- He made an impromptu speech about honor and responsibility.
First Known Use of IMPROMPTU
1764
Related to IMPROMPTU
- Synonyms
- ad hoc, ad-lib, down and dirty, extemporary, extempore, extemporaneous, 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
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