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Meaning of 'impromptu' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Impromptu [ adv. / a.]
- Offhand; without previous study; extemporaneous; extempore; as, an impromptu verse.
2 . Impromptu [ n.]
- Something made or done offhand, at the moment, or without previous study; an extemporaneous composition, address, or remark.
- A piece composed or played at first thought; a composition in the style of an extempore piece.

Meaning of 'impromptu' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . impromptu [ n]
Meaning (1):
- an extemporaneous speech or remark
Example in sentence:
  • a witty impromptu must not sound premeditated
2 . impromptu [ r]
Meaning (2):
- without advance preparation
Example in sentence:
  • he spoke ad lib
3 . impromptu [ s]
Meaning (3):
- with little or no preparation or forethought
Example in sentence:
  • a few unrehearsed comments;
  • an extemporaneous piano recital;
  • an extemporary lecture;
  • an extempore skit;
  • an impromptu speech;
  • an off-the-cuff toast;
  • his ad-lib comments showed poor judgment;
  • offhand excuses;
  • trying to sound offhanded and reassuring

Nearby Words:

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