Impromptu: meaning, definitions and examples
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impromptu
[ ɪmˈprɒmptjuː ]
on-the-spot
Done without being planned, organized or rehearsed. Often used to describe performances, speeches, or actions.
Synonyms
spontaneous, unplanned, unrehearsed
Examples of usage
- He gave an impromptu speech at the wedding reception.
- She did an impromptu dance in the middle of the street.
without preparation
In a spontaneous or unplanned manner, without prior thought or rehearsal.
Synonyms
impulsively, spontaneously, unplannedly
Examples of usage
- She sang impromptu at the karaoke night.
- He played the guitar impromptu at the party.
Translations
Translations of the word "impromptu" in other languages:
🇵🇹 improviso
🇮🇳 आकस्मिक
🇩🇪 spontan
🇮🇩 dadakan
🇺🇦 імпровізований
🇵🇱 improwizowany
🇯🇵 即興
🇫🇷 improvisé
🇪🇸 improvisado
🇹🇷 doğaçlama
🇰🇷 즉흥적
🇸🇦 مرتجل
🇨🇿 improvizovaný
🇸🇰 improvizovaný
🇨🇳 即兴
🇸🇮 improviziran
🇮🇸 spontant
🇰🇿 суырып салма
🇬🇪 სპონტანური
🇦🇿 improvizə
🇲🇽 improvisado
Word origin
The word 'impromptu' originated from the French word 'improviser,' meaning 'to improvise.' It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. The concept of impromptu performances or actions has been valued for its spontaneity and creativity throughout history.
See also: prompter, prompting, promptitude, promptly, promptness, unprompted.