extemporaneous

adjective
UK: /ɪkˌstempəˈreɪniəs/
US: /ɪkˌstempəˈreɪniəs/

  1. Spoken or done without any preparation or planning

    1. His speech was extemporaneous and very effective.
    2. The comedian's extemporaneous jokes had the audience roaring with laughter during the show.

  2. Made up or spoken at the time, without any notes or pre-writing

    1. She gave an extemporaneous performance.
    2. The band delivered an impressive extemporaneous set that showcased their musical talents.

Synonyms

spontaneous unrehearsed unprepared offhand impromptu
extemporaneous adverb

  1. In an extemporaneous manner; without preparation.

    1. He spoke extemporaneously.
    2. The actor performed the scene extemporaneously, relying on improvisation and creativity.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "extemporaneous" in English means: Spoken or done without any preparation or planning, Made up or spoken at the time, without any notes or pre-writing.

The phonetic transcription of "extemporaneous" is /ɪkˌstempəˈreɪniəs/ in British English and /ɪkˌstempəˈreɪniəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "extemporaneous": spontaneous, unrehearsed, unprepared, offhand, impromptu.

Example usage of "extemporaneous": "His speech was extemporaneous and very effective.". More examples on the page.