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ad–lib
Synonyms and Antonyms of ad–lib
made or done without previous thought or preparation not bad for an ad-lib comedy routine 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, unstudiedRelated Words unscripted; automatic, impulsive, instinctive, involuntary, spontaneous; casual, cursive, informal, unauthorized; half-baked, half-cocked, ill-advisedNear Antonyms deliberate, intended, intentionalAntonyms considered, planned, premeditated, premeditative, prepared, rehearsed
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ad–lib
Synonyms and Antonyms of ad–lib
something that is performed, made, or done without preparation you would never suspect that that stirring speech was an ad-lib Synonyms ad-lib, extemporization, impromptu, improvRelated Words concoction, contrivance, creation, innovation, invention, wrinkleNear Antonyms bit, drill, routine
ad–lib
Synonyms and Antonyms of ad–lib
to perform, make, or do without preparation had to ad-lib constructing a piñata because she'd never actually seen it being done Synonyms ad-lib, clap (together or up), extemporize, fakeRelated Words concoct, contrive, cook (up), devise, fabricate, hatch, invent, make up, manufacture, think (up); cobble (together or up), dash (off)Near Antonyms arrange, lay, prepare, ready; consider, contemplate, ponder, study; exercise, practice (also practise), rehearse
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