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Impromptu most often describes things, such as speeches or gatherings, that are not prepared ahead of time but that instead happen spontaneously. An impromptu concert or photoshoot, for example, is conceived and executed in the moment.
done or said without earlier planning or preparation: an impromptu speech.
Impromptu definition: made or done without previous preparation. See examples of IMPROMPTU used in a sentence.
done or said without earlier planning or preparation: an impromptu speech.
The adjective impromptu describes things done or said without previous thought or preparation. Impromptu is also used as an adverb: Most people are not able to speak impromptu in front of an audience.
1. unrehearsed; spontaneous; extempore. 2. produced or done without care or planning; improvised. adverb. 3. in a spontaneous or improvised way. he spoke impromptu. noun. 4. something that is impromptu. 5. a short piece of instrumental music, sometimes improvisatory in character. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.
IMPROMPTU definition: not planned or prepared: . Learn more.
What does the word impromptu mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word impromptu . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Definition of impromptu adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Britannica Dictionary definition of IMPROMPTU. : not prepared ahead of time : made or done without preparation. Two of my friends came by unexpectedly, and we had an impromptu little party in my kitchen. He made an impromptu speech about honor and responsibility.
