Impromptu Definition

ĭm-prŏmpto͝o, -tyo͝o
adjective
Without preparation or advance thought; offhand.
Webster's New World
Spoken, performed, done, or composed with little or no preparation; extemporaneous.
A few impromptu remarks.
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adverb
With little or no preparation; extemporaneously.
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noun
Something, such as a speech, that is made or done extemporaneously.
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An impromptu speech, performance, etc.
Webster's New World
A short composition, especially for the piano, performed in an offhand or extemporized style.
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Any composition, musical or otherwise, that is created on the spot without preparation.
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Other Word Forms of Impromptu

Noun

Singular:
impromptu
Plural:
impromptus

Origin of Impromptu

  • French from Latin in prōmptū at hand in in in–2 prōmptū ablative of prōmptus readiness from past participle of prōmere to bring forth prompt

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Borrowing from French impromptu

    From Wiktionary

Impromptu Sentence Examples

  • Dean explained to his stepfather Cynthia's impromptu trip to the shore after receiving Atherton's letter.

  • Even Quinn seemed to have forgotten his desire to go public in the tension of our impromptu to act.

  • Meredith and Derek write impromptu wedding vows on a Post-It.

  • It was followed by the Careme impromptu, the Lutrin vivant and Les Ombres.

  • Some popular styles are more often seen in international competitions such as ballroom competitions, whereas other styles are more likely to be seen during impromptu dances in Brazil.

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