Impromptu
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪmˈpɹɒmptju/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Impromptu is an adjective meaning Improvised; without prior preparation, planning or rehearsal.
Meaning
Improvised; without prior preparation, planning or rehearsal.
More Meanings
- Extemporaneously; without prior preparation, planning, or rehearsal.
- (music) A short musical composition for an informal occasion often with the character of improvisation and usually to be played solo.
- (by extension) Any composition, musical or otherwise, that is created on the spot without preparation.
Example Sentences
happened impromptu
was done impromptu
an impromptu speech
The party began with an impromptu rendition of 'Happy Birthday'.
Word Forms
- impromptus
Synonyms for impromptu
Depending on context, synonyms include extemporal, extemporary, extemporaneous, extempore, extemporized, improvised.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spur-of-the-moment, spontaneously, unprepared, extemporaneous, off-the-cuff, improvised.
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