Impromptu: meaning, definitions and examples
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impromptu
[ ษชmหprษmptjuห ]
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:
๐ต๐น improviso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคธเฅเคฎเคฟเค
๐ฉ๐ช spontan
๐ฎ๐ฉ dadakan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะผะฟัะพะฒัะทะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ improwizowany
๐ฏ๐ต ๅณ่
๐ซ๐ท improvisรฉ
๐ช๐ธ improvisado
๐น๐ท doฤaรงlama
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฆํฅ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑุชุฌู
๐จ๐ฟ improvizovanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ improvizovanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅณๅ ด
๐ธ๐ฎ improviziran
๐ฎ๐ธ spontant
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััััะฟ ัะฐะปะผะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแขแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ improvizษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.