Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
impromptu
IPA transcription: [,ɪmpɹ'ɑmptu]
adverb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
ad-lib, extemporaneous, extemporary, extempore, impromptu, offhand, offhanded, off-the-cuff, unrehearsed
Meaning:
with little or no preparation or forethought; "his ad-lib comments showed poor judgment"; "an extemporaneous piano recital"; "an extemporary lecture"; "an extempore skit"; "an impromptu speech"; "offhand excuses"; "trying to sound offhanded and reassuring"; "an off-the-cuff toast"; "a few unrehearsed comments"
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
impromptu
Meaning:
an extemporaneous speech or remark; "a witty impromptu must not sound premeditated"
r
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
ad_lib, ad_libitum, spontaneously, impromptu
Meaning:
without advance preparation; "he spoke ad lib"
Usage examples
A pretty thing to invite a gentleman out to an impromptu supper, and serve him in this way!
It were surely a breach of politeness on our part not to attend Mr. Ketch in his impromptu evening visit!
It follows a hidden story, and has the quality--as the second Impromptu in F sharp--of great, unpremeditated art.
But, though he showed much confidence he asked Mr. Sharp in private, just before the impromptu contest: "Do you think we can beat him?"