American English pronunciation
How to pronounce impromptu
IPA transcription: [,ɪmp'ɹɑmptu]
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Noun
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an extemporaneous speech or remark
“a witty impromptu must not sound premeditated”
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a short musical passage that seems to have been made spontaneously without advance preparation
Adjective
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with little or no preparation or forethought
“his ad-lib comments showed poor judgment”
“an extemporaneous piano recital”
“an extemporary lecture”
“an extempore skit”
“an impromptu speech”
“offhand excuses”
“trying to sound offhanded and reassuring”
“an off-the-cuff toast”
“a few unrehearsed comments”
Adverb
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without advance preparation
“he spoke ad lib”
Usage examples
- It also used in impromptu occasions requiring music.
- Branson often accompanying others with impromptu violin or off-the-cuff poesy.
- Most of the islands have cottages or are commonly used as impromptu campsites.
- He was able to turn them away with an impromptu speech.
- Angela and Dave go on an impromptu date after a study session.
- The neighbouring Lugnet was a run-down light industrial area, housing an impromptu trailer park.
- Following the impromptu demo, Peralta offered Vallely an amateur sponsorship deal with Powell-Peralta Skateboards.
- The first broadcast was an impromptu sustaining program.