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Definitions

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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A few days before the Final Four, they decided to make an impromptu trip to Arizona to cheeron UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 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

The vibe was festive, social and playfully raucous — more impromptu living room performance among friends than comedy club.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

One protester climbed onto an impromptu stage and bravely proclaimed: "I am a Yoon voter... But he really crossed the line. I regret voting for him."

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Sometimes a dull class just required an impromptu sing-along.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.