extempore

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And whenever he performed during the show - including an extempore rap performance while inhaling helium from a balloon - fans would celebrate on social media for days.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2023

It was his ability to speak extempore with an eloquence and inventiveness unrivaled in 17th-century Paris.

From New York Times • Jan. 8, 2020

There were no musical instruments and psalms were led, while prayers were extempore and interminable with some church members rambling on for 20 minutes minimum.

From The Guardian • Sep. 10, 2016

But Mr Modi used it to speak about the issues bothering Indians every day and in a break from tradition, he spoke extempore, without consulting any notes.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2014

Extem′porise, to speak extempore or without previous preparation: to discourse without notes: to speak off-hand.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various