Impromptu: meaning, definitions and examples

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impromptu

 

[ ษชmหˆprษ’mptjuห ]

Adjective / Adverb
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น improviso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค•เคธเฅเคฎเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช spontan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dadakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะผะฟั€ะพะฒั–ะทะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ improwizowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅณ่ˆˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท improvisรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ improvisado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท doฤŸaรงlama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฆ‰ํฅ์ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุชุฌู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ improvizovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ improvizovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅณๅ…ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ improviziran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spontant

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒั‹ั€ั‹ะฟ ัะฐะปะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒžแƒแƒœแƒขแƒแƒœแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ improvizษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ improvisado

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,319, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.