Meaning & use
impromptu
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Done or said without prior planning or preparation.
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She gave an impromptu speech after being unexpectedly called to the stage.
The band played an impromptu set when the scheduled act canceled.
A note on using this word
Can also function as an adverb ('to speak impromptu') or a noun referring to a short musical composition.
Words with a similar meaning
spontaneousimprovised
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Words with an opposite meaning
plannedrehearsed
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