extempore

adjective
UK: /ɪkˈstempəri/
US: /ɪkˈstempɔːri/

  1. Spoken or done without any preparation or planning.

    1. His speech was entirely extempore, yet very effective.
    2. She delivered an extempore performance that amazed everyone in the audience.

Synonyms

impromptu offhand unplanned unrehearsed spontaneous extemporaneous
extempore noun

  1. Something spoken or done without preparation.

    1. The comedian's extempore was the highlight of the show.
    2. He often gives extempore remarks that are surprisingly insightful.
extempore adverb

  1. In an extempore manner; without planning or preparation.

    1. He spoke extempore on the topic of climate change.
    2. The band decided to play extempore, creating a unique musical experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "extempore": impromptu, offhand, unplanned, unrehearsed, spontaneous, extemporaneous.

Example usage of "extempore": "His speech was entirely extempore, yet very effective.". More examples on the page.