impromptu

adjective
UK: /ɪmˈprɒm.tjuː/
US: /ɪmˈprɑːmp.tuː/

  1. Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed.

    1. He gave an impromptu speech.
    2. The band broke into an impromptu jam session after the concert ended.

Synonyms

extempore unrehearsed unplanned off-the-cuff spontaneous
impromptu adverb

  1. Without preparation or advance notice.

    1. We decided to have an impromptu picnic.
    2. The meeting was called impromptu, catching everyone off guard.
impromptu noun

  1. A performance, especially a speech or piece of music, given without planning or preparation.

    1. She played an impromptu on the piano.
    2. His impromptu was both humorous and insightful, captivating the audience.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "impromptu" is /ɪmˈprɒm.tjuː/ in British English and /ɪmˈprɑːmp.tuː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "impromptu": extempore, unrehearsed, unplanned, off-the-cuff, spontaneous.

Example usage of "impromptu": "He gave an impromptu speech.". More examples on the page.