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- DictionaryIm·promp·tu/imˈpräm(p)ˌto͞o/
adjective
- 1. done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed: "an impromptu press conference"
adverb
- 1. without being planned, organized, or rehearsed: "he spoke impromptu"
noun
- 1. a short piece of instrumental music, especially a solo, that is reminiscent of an improvisation.
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.
done or said without earlier planning or preparation: an impromptu speech.
adjective made or done without previous preparation: an impromptu address to the unexpected crowds. suddenly or hastily prepared, made, etc.: an impromptu dinner. improvised; having the character of an improvisation.
Definitions of impromptu. adjective. with little or no preparation or forethought. “an impromptu speech”. synonyms: ad-lib, extemporaneous, extemporary, extempore, off-the-cuff, offhand, offhanded, unrehearsed. unprepared. without preparation; not prepared for. adverb. without advance preparation.
1. made or done without previous preparation: an impromptu party. 2. having the character of an improvisation.
impromptu in American English. (ɪmˈprɑmpˌtu) adjective, adverb. 1. without preparation or advance thought; offhand. noun. 2. an impromptu speech, performance, etc. SYNONYMY NOTE: impromptu is applied to that which is spoken, made, or done on the spur of the moment to suit the occasion and stresses spontaneity; extemporaneous, extempore ...
Spoken, performed, done, or composed with little or no preparation; extemporaneous. A few impromptu remarks.
IMPROMPTU definition: not planned or prepared: . Learn more.
Definition of impromptu adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
