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improvisational

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Synonyms & Antonyms of improvisational

made or done without previous thought or preparation

an improvisational comedy sketch that showcased his lightning-fast wit

Synonyms for improvisational

ad hoc,
ad-lib,
down and dirty,
extemporaneous,
extemporary,
extempore,
impromptu,
improvised,
off-the-cuff,
offhand,
offhanded,
snap,
spur-of-the-moment,
unconsidered,
unplanned,
unpremeditated,
unprepared,
unrehearsed,
unstudied

Words Related to improvisational

unscripted

automatic,
impulsive,
instinctive,
involuntary,
spontaneous

casual,
cursive,
informal,
unauthorized

half-baked,
half-cocked,
ill-advised

Near Antonyms for improvisational

deliberate,
intended,
intentional

Antonyms for improvisational

considered,
planned,
premeditated,
premeditative,
prepared,
rehearsed

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