impromptu
noun
, -(ˌ)tyü\
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Synonyms & Antonyms for impromptu
Synonyms: Noun
ad-lib, extemporization, improv, improvisation
Synonyms: Adjective
ad hoc, ad-lib, down and dirty, extemporaneous, extemporary, extempore, improvisational, improvised, off-the-cuff, offhand, offhanded, snap, spur-of-the-moment, unconsidered, unplanned, unpremeditated, unprepared, unrehearsed, unstudied
Antonyms: Adjective
considered, planned, premeditated, premeditative, prepared, rehearsed
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Examples of impromptu in a Sentence
Noun
although five different lines had been written, the best choice turned out to be an impromptu from the tired actor himselfAdjective
Two of my friends came by unexpectedly, and we had an impromptu little party in my kitchen. He made an impromptu speech about honor and responsibility.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The singer put together an impromptu, free set at another location that night. — Bonnie Stiernberg, Billboard, "Anne-Marie Plays Impromptu Free Show After Korean Performance Canceled Due to 'Structurally Unsafe' Stage," 28 July 2019 The season’s parade of parties — impromptu or planned, for a few or for the many — always included a certain midsummer birthday bash: the one that Lynn threw for herself year after year. — Vance Muse, Houston Chronicle, "Houston socialite Lynn Wyatt recalls her times hanging out with friend Elton John," 14 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
An erratic pursuit by deputies through a Northern California town ended when the driver crashed into a utility pole and launched into an impromptu yoga session in a field, sheriff’s officials said Tuesday. — Los Angeles Times, "Chase ends with driver doing yoga poses next to smashed car, officials say," 20 Aug. 2019 Most sources interviewed for the story were eager to vent, with interviews often turning into impromptu therapy sessions. — Kalyn Kahler, SI.com, "The Rise of the Snowplow Sports Parents," 19 June 2019 Before the summit officially began on August 24th, Mr Trump agreed to an impromptu seafront lunch with Emmanuel Macron, which lasted two hours. — The Economist, "G7 leaders discuss climate change, economics, Russia and Iran," 25 Aug. 2019 Within 23 minutes, Bea subverts every trope of an awkward group lunch, adding impromptu singing interludes, cultural in-jokes, and an older man’s lament about Instagram. — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, "This Way Up Is a Bountiful Binge Watch," 22 Aug. 2019 For the last two years, a woman visited with 200 cupcakes as well as an iguana, guinea pigs, snakes and small dogs and set up an impromptu petting zoo. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, "With free haircuts and backpack giveaways, a St. Paul barber starts his own nonprofit," 22 Aug. 2019 MetroSafe is not briefed by Secret Service on impromptu street closures that could occur as a result of the president's visit, a dispatcher said. — Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, "LIVE UPDATES: Follow what's happening today as Trump visits Louisville," 21 Aug. 2019 Another 150 would-be supporters waited on the sidewalk to be rewarded with an impromptu two-minute greeting from the candidate and an audio feed of the town meeting. — Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, "Arguing the World," 15 Aug. 2019 As the night goes on, the formal shows give way to impromptu jams that can go as late as 5:00 a.m. and can feature anyone from nationally touring acts to kids looking to test their chops. — Slade Rand, courant.com, "At the Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival in Goshen, the picking goes on nearly round the clock," 9 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'impromptu.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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impromptu
adjective
, -tyü\