impromptu

CEFRC1

/ɪmˈpɹɒmptju/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Done without planning or preparation.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A short musical composition for an informal occasion often with the character of improvisation and usually to be played solo.

Examples

  • I called a few friends and we had an impromptu party.

  • It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
3
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ɪmˈpɹɑmpt(j)u/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Extemporaneously; without prior preparation, planning, or rehearsal.

  2. Improvised; without prior preparation, planning or rehearsal.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. Any composition, musical or otherwise, that is created on the spot without preparation.

More examples

In context

  • The party began with an impromptu rendition of 'Happy Birthday'.

  • an impromptu speech

  • happened impromptu

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

Borrowed from French impromptu.