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impromptu

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of impromptu

made or done without previous thought or preparation
  • Our dinner guest thanked us with an impromptu song.
Synonyms of impromptu

ad hoc, ad-lib, extemporaneous, extemporary, extempore, improvisational, improvised, off-the-cuff, offhand, offhanded, snap, spur-of-the-moment, unconsidered, unplanned, unpremeditated, unprepared, unrehearsed, unstudied
Words Related to impromptu

unscripted

automatic, impulsive, instinctive, involuntary, spontaneous

casual, cursive, informal, unauthorized

half-baked, half-cocked, ill-advised
Near Antonyms of impromptu

deliberate, intended, intentional
Antonyms of impromptu

considered, planned, premeditated, premeditative, prepared, rehearsed

impromptu

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of impromptu

something that is performed, made, or done without preparation
  • Although five different lines had been written, the best choice turned out to be an impromptu from the actor himself.
Synonyms of impromptu

ad-lib, extemporization, improv, improvisation
Words Related to impromptu

concoction, contrivance, creation, innovation, invention, wrinkle
Near Antonyms of impromptu

bit, drill, routine

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