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impromptu

[im-promp-too, -tyoo] / ɪmˈprɒmp tu, -tyu /
ADJECTIVE
unrehearsed, improvised
Synonyms
STRONGEST
offhand spontaneous unscripted
STRONG
ad-lib fake
WEAK
dashed off extemporaneous extempore extemporized faked improv improviso off the cuff played by ear shot from the hip spur-of-the-moment thrown off tossed off unpremeditated unprepared unstudied vamped whipped up winged
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deliberate planned
ADVERB
unrehearsed, improvised
Synonyms
STRONGEST
offhand spontaneous unscripted
STRONG
ad-lib fake
WEAK
dashed off extemporaneous extempore extemporized faked improv improviso off the cuff played by ear shot from the hip spur-of-the-moment thrown off tossed off unpremeditated unprepared unstudied vamped whipped up winged

Example Sentences

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While the group regularly meets with those officials, the impromptu nature of the conversation was unusual, signaling heightened awareness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Little stone circles had been laid as impromptu memorials to the men at the site where they died, a little Palestinian flag flapping above one.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

In September 2022, William made an impromptu call to Harry to suggest they walk out of Windsor Castle together to greet crowds who had gathered to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

After hearing that the shrine would be taken down, Erin Curran from Northern Ireland has booked an "impromptu" trip before it's gone.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Shadow, who had been watching closely throughout the impromptu performance, put his head on one side.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman

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