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impromptu

[ im-promp-too, -tyoo ]

adjective

  1. made or done without previous preparation:

    an impromptu address to the unexpected crowds.

  2. suddenly or hastily prepared, made, etc.:

    an impromptu dinner.

  3. improvised; having the character of an improvisation.


adverb

  1. without preparation:

    verses written impromptu.

noun

  1. something impromptu; an impromptu speech, musical composition, performance, etc.
  2. a character piece for piano common in the 19th century and having, despite its title, a clear-cut form.

impromptu

/ ɪmˈprɒmptjuː /

adjective

  1. unrehearsed; spontaneous; extempore
  2. produced or done without care or planning; improvised


adverb

  1. in a spontaneous or improvised way

    he spoke impromptu

noun

  1. something that is impromptu
  2. a short piece of instrumental music, sometimes improvisatory in character

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Word History and Origins

Origin of impromptu1

First recorded in 1660–70; from French, from Latin in promptū “in readiness”; in, prompt

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Word History and Origins

Origin of impromptu1

C17: from French, from Latin in promptū in readiness, from promptus (adj) ready, prompt

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Example Sentences

Choice’s posed portraits are complemented by a quartet of impromptu shots of protesters at odds with police officers.

On Tuesday, the school added an impromptu online class for students interested in the topic, covering hedge fund mechanics and what a short squeeze is.

There are no impromptu lunch outings when people work from home.

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The Locksleys and Diggs heard nothing through their impromptu workout, so Diggs headed home.

As they’re lighter than others, it’s easier to pull them out when there’s an impromptu mess to be cleared up.

One guy hams it up as Juliet, blonde wig and all, as a crowd gathers, delighted by the impromptu performance.

The funk legend treats unsuspecting concertgoers to an impromptu show.

On Tuesday, Logan pointed to a stained spot of concrete near two dumpsters where he gave Poindexter impromptu last rites.

Johnson gave an impromptu press conference during Hamer's speech, interrupting her televised testimony.

Kanye repeatedly stopped songs halfway through the opening hook to deliver speeches and start impromptu chants.

Gradually and imperceptibly the interlude melted into the soft opening minor chords of the Chopin Impromptu.

At one end, and acting as interlocutor for this impromptu minstrel show, - 50 -presides one of the best fellows in the world.

Hadria was playing some joyous impromptu, which seemed to express the very spirit of Freedom herself.

The impromptu Bombastes excited universal applause, and just at the end Wright ran in through the lavatory.

When we tired of sitting on deck we went down into the dining salon and slept on benches in impromptu manner.

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