impromptu (Meaning)

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impromptu (n)

an extemporaneous speech or remark

a short musical passage that seems to have been made spontaneously without advance preparation

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impromptu (s)

with little or no preparation or forethought

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impromptu (r)

without advance preparation

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impromptu (adv. / a.)

Offhand; without previous study; extemporaneous; extempore; as, an impromptu verse.

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impromptu (n.)

Something made or done offhand, at the moment, or without previous study; an extemporaneous composition, address, or remark.

A piece composed or played at first thought; a composition in the style of an extempore piece.

impromptu Sentence Examples

  1. The pianist delivered an impromptu performance that captivated the audience.
  2. I was surprised by my colleague's impromptu speech, which was both eloquent and persuasive.
  3. The actor improvised an impromptu scene that brought the play to life.
  4. The team organized an impromptu meeting to discuss the latest developments.
  5. We had an impromptu picnic in the park, enjoying the warm weather and good company.
  6. The choir surprised the congregation with an impromptu rendition of a beloved hymn.
  7. The poet recited an impromptu poem that moved the audience to tears.
  8. I was taken aback by the minister's impromptu sermon, which challenged my beliefs in a thought-provoking way.
  9. The students gave an impromptu presentation on a topic they had never studied before.
  10. The fashion show featured an impromptu display of outfits designed by up-and-coming designers.

FAQs About the word impromptu

an extemporaneous speech or remark, a short musical passage that seems to have been made spontaneously without advance preparation, with little or no preparatio

improvised, improvisational, unauthorized, unplanned, offhanded, ad hoc, extemporary, unstudied, extempore, off-the-cuff

rehearsed, prepared, premeditated, planned, rehearsed, premeditated,prepared, planned, premeditative, deliberate

The pianist delivered an impromptu performance that captivated the audience.

I was surprised by my colleague's impromptu speech, which was both eloquent and persuasive.

The actor improvised an impromptu scene that brought the play to life.

The team organized an impromptu meeting to discuss the latest developments.