IMPROMPTU: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for IMPROMPTU?

Need another word that means the same as “impromptu”? Find 24 synonyms and 30 related words for “impromptu” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Impromptu” are: ad-lib, extemporaneous, extemporary, extempore, off-the-cuff, offhand, offhanded, unrehearsed, unprepared, unscripted, improvised, improvisational, improvisatory, spontaneous, unstudied, unpremeditated, unarranged, unplanned, snap, ad lib, ad libitum, spontaneously

Impromptu as an Adjective

Definitions of "Impromptu" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “impromptu” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• With little or no preparation or forethought.
• Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed.

Synonyms of "Impromptu" as an adjective (19 Words)

ad-lib	Said or done without having been planned or written in advance.
extemporaneous	With little or no preparation or forethought. An extemporaneous speech.
extemporary	With little or no preparation or forethought. An extemporary prayer.
extempore	Spoken or done without preparation. An extempore speech.
improvisational	Relating to or characterized by spontaneous performance, especially in music or drama. The improvisational style of jazz.
improvisatory	Created and performed spontaneously or without preparation. Showstopping improvisatory solos.
improvised	Done or made using whatever is available; makeshift. An improvised short speech.
off-the-cuff	With little or no preparation or forethought.
offhand	Casually thoughtless or inconsiderate. Trying to sound offhanded and reassuring.
offhanded	Casually thoughtless or inconsiderate. Trying to sound offhanded and reassuring.
snap	Done or taken on the spur of the moment, unexpectedly, or without notice. A snap decision.
spontaneous	(of movement or activity in an organism) instinctive or involuntary. Spontaneous miscarriages.
unarranged	Not placed in a neat, attractive, or required order. She threw a bonnet over her unarranged hair.
unplanned	Not done with purpose or intent. An unplanned economy.
unpremeditated	(of an act, remark, or state) not thought out or planned beforehand. It was a totally unpremeditated attack.
unprepared	Not willing to do something. Our treaty makers approached their immensely difficult problems unprepared.
unrehearsed	Not practised before a performance. Spontaneous and unrehearsed music.
unscripted	Not furnished with or using a script. The president s unscripted remarks.
unstudied	Lacking knowledge gained by study often in a particular field. Simple unstudied charm.

Usage Examples of "Impromptu" as an adjective

• An impromptu press conference.
• An impromptu speech.

Impromptu as an Adverb

Definitions of "Impromptu" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “impromptu” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• Without being planned, organized, or rehearsed.
• Without advance preparation.

Synonyms of "Impromptu" as an adverb (5 Words)

ad lib	In the Christian era; used before dates after the supposed year Christ was born.
ad libitum	In the Christian era; used before dates after the supposed year Christ was born.
extempore	Without prior preparation. He recited the poem extempore.
offhand	Without previous thought or preparation. We decided offhand to go to Canada.
spontaneously	Without advance preparation. Mutations can occur spontaneously.

Usage Examples of "Impromptu" as an adverb

• He spoke impromptu.

Associations of "Impromptu" (30 Words)

automatically	In a reflex manner. His passport was automatically revoked.
compose	Settle (a dispute. Christians compose 40 per cent of the state s population.
currently	At this time or period; now. The EC is currently attempting greater economic integration.
exigent	Pressing; demanding. The exigent demands of her contemporaries music took a toll on her voice.
extemporaneous	Spoken or done without preparation. An extemporaneous speech.
extempore	Without preparation. He recited the poem extempore.
extemporize	Manage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand. He extemporized at the piano.
immediate	Immediately before or after as in a chain of cause and effect. An immediate influence.
immediately	In direct or very close relation. They would be the states most immediately affected by any such action.
imminent	Overhanging. They were in imminent danger of being swept away.
impending	Close in time; about to occur. A fortune teller with dire warnings about impending doom.
improvise	Manage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand. I improvised a costume for myself out of an old blue dress.
improvised	Created and performed spontaneously or without preparation; impromptu. We slept on improvised beds.
instant	Instant coffee. The offence justified instant dismissal.
instantaneous	Existing or measured at a particular instant. Measurement of the instantaneous velocity.
instantly	Urgently or persistently. She fell asleep almost instantly.
makeshift	Done or made using whatever is available. The rock served as a makeshift hammer.
now	In these times- Nancy Mitford. Mum says you might let me have some of your stamps Does she now.
offhand	Ungraciously or offensively nonchalant or cool in manner. She had made these remarks offhandedly.
oratory	A small chapel, especially for private worship. He loved the sound of his own oratory.
pressing	The act of pressing the exertion of pressure. At the pressing of a button.
prompt	The time limit for the payment of an account stated on a prompt note. The online form prompts users for data.
promptly	With little or no delay; immediately. The rescue squad arrived promptly.
resumption	Beginning again. Property resumptions would be required to develop the bus routes.
song	A musical composition suggestive of a song. The song of bullets was in the air.
spontaneous	Having an open, natural, and uninhibited manner. The spontaneous mechanical activity of circular smooth muscle.
spontaneously	Without advance preparation. A surprising number of early pregnancies spontaneously abort.
swiftly	Without delay; after a very short time. She moved swiftly.
today	In these times- Nancy Mitford. Today is a rest day.
voluntary	(military) a person who freely enlists for service. A voluntary helper.