as in improvised
made or done without previous thought or preparation
our dinner guest thanked us with an impromptu song
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in improvisation
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 tired actor himself
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in spontaneously
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of impromptu
Amber Roberson, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
Some had backed their cars into the parking lot adjacent to the sidewalk and turned the gathering into an impromptu tailgate.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
While Stuart and Billie are having that uncomfortable conversation, Kate is enjoying an impromptu lunch date with Callum, occasioned by Winfield House being on lockdown.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
One quick-thinking man stepped in and performed an impromptu rescue, saving the animal’s life.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for impromptu
Noun
Here's how an impromptu CMA Fest audition led to her dream coming true.
—Amber Roberson, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
Some had backed their cars into the parking lot adjacent to the sidewalk and turned the gathering into an impromptu tailgate.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
While Stuart and Billie are having that uncomfortable conversation, Kate is enjoying an impromptu lunch date with Callum, occasioned by Winfield House being on lockdown.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
One quick-thinking man stepped in and performed an impromptu rescue, saving the animal’s life.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for impromptu
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impromptu
Adjective
-
Deep shots, screens, improvised plays, even a flea-flicker touchdown to Luther Burden III.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
-
Two months later, the group launched more than two dozen attacks across northeastern Syria, relying on a combination of guerrilla tactics, including small arms fire, ambushes, assassinations, and improvised explosive devices targeting military checkpoints and government vehicles.—
Caroline Rose,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The notion of improvisation was in the air, the epitome of cool.—
Tomris Laffly,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
-
But Chernus talks at us with the condescending zeal of a true music-lover, and his cheeky tirades about the history of jazz — and why Jarrett’s gift for improvisation is unique even in the context of such a freeform genre — are entertaining and educational in equal measure.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
-
It’s produced spontaneously, though more or less in keeping with its creator’s guidance.—
Vauhini Vara,
The Atlantic,
16 Oct. 2025
-
All particles spontaneously appear with an even mix of left- and right-handedness.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
In each episode, a VIP is escorted down a red carpet by three comedic bodyguards, facing a series of physical and mental challenges designed to test their wit, courage and improvisational skills.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
-
MacKinnon put the Avs on the board first with some improvisational magic.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
Adverb
-
In fact, it's all done rather haphazardly, but with inherent purpose, which is exactly how a true Southern cook runs a kitchen.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
-
Instead of haphazardly stuffing them into your nightstand drawer, place them in a whimsical Hay tin container.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
-
The company offers textbook rentals, homework help and tutoring, as well as a newer suite of AI tools like a service that automatically generates flashcards.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
-
United Airlines, for example, updated its app in 2023 to automatically offer customers re-booking options and provide bag tracking information during a flight disruption.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
Adverb
-
Last week Halligan abruptly fired the author of the memo, career prosecutor Elizabeth Yusi, in part due to her resistance to bringing the case against James, sources said.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
23 Oct. 2025
-
Then, the activity abruptly stopped.—
Jim Beaugez,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Impromptu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impromptu. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share