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impromptu
adjective
adverb
noun
with little or no preparation or forethought
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 9
- Starts with
- I
- Ends with
- U
- Contains
- MPROMPT
- Scrabble score
- 17
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ɪmˈpɹɒmptju
Meaning
Definitions
adjective
with little or no preparation or forethought
“his ad-lib comments showed poor judgment”
adverb
without advance preparation
“he spoke ad lib”
noun
an extemporaneous speech or remark
“a witty impromptu must not sound premeditated”
noun
a short musical passage that seems to have been made spontaneously without advance preparation
In context
Example Sentences
his ad-lib comments showed poor judgment
an extemporaneous piano recital
an extemporary lecture
an extempore skit
an impromptu speech
he spoke ad lib
a witty impromptu must not sound premeditated
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