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ad-lib

[ad lib, ad] / æd ˈlɪb, ˈæd /
ADJECTIVE
at one's pleasure
Synonyms
STRONG
extemporize extemporized impromptu improvise improvised
WEAK
according to pleasure ad libitum as one thinks best as one wishes at will extemporaneous extempore made-up off-the-cuff spontaneous unprepared unrehearsed without restraint
Antonyms
WEAK
deliberate planned prepared rehearsed written
ADVERB
in an improvised manner
Synonyms
STRONG
impromptu
WEAK
extemporaneously extempore off the cuff off the top of one's head spontaneously without preparation without rehearsal
Antonyms
WEAK
deliberately planned prepared rehearsed written
VERB
improvise speech
Synonyms
STRONG
extemporize invent
WEAK
make up speak extemporaneously speak impromptu speak off the cuff
Antonyms
WEAK
plan prepare rehearse write

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