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单词 ad lib
释义
(verb) 
Definition
to improvise a speech or piece of music without preparation
He is rather disjointed when he ad-libs.
Synonyms
improvise
Take the story and improvise on it.
speak off the cuff
vamp
busk
wing it (informal)
I'd forgotten my notes so I just had to wing it.
extemporize
speak extemporaneously
speak impromptu
(adjective) 
Definition
improvised
Sometimes, being in an ad-lib situation is the best way.
Synonyms
improvised
He grabbed a script and began an improvised performance.
made up
impromptu
They put on an impromptu concert for the visitors.
unprepared
The actual comedy is unprepared.
off-the-cuff (informal)
unrehearsed
extempore
He made some heated and extempore remarks.
off the top of your head
extemporaneous
extemporized
(noun) 
Definition
an improvised remark
She got me out of trouble with a brilliant ad-lib.
Synonyms
improvisation
an improvisation on `Jingle Bells'
makeshift
impromptu comment
expedient
(adverb) 
Definition
spontaneously or freely
I spoke from the pulpit ad-lib.
Synonyms
off the cuff
spontaneously
He was never spontaneously friendly or warm towards us.
impromptu
extempore
a speech delivered extempore by the minister
off the top of your head (informal)
without preparation
extemporaneously
without rehearsal

Additional synonyms

in the sense of extempore
Definition
without planning or preparation
He made some heated and extempore remarks.
Synonyms
impromptu,
improvised,
unprepared,
unplanned,
off-the-cuff (informal),
offhand,
ad lib,
unpremeditated,
extemporaneous,
extemporary
in the sense of extempore
Definition
without planning or preparation
a speech delivered extempore by the minister
Synonyms
impromptu,
freely,
on the spot,
spontaneously,
off the cuff (informal),
offhand,
ad-lib,
off the top of your head
in the sense of impromptu
Definition
without planning or preparation
They put on an impromptu concert for the visitors.
Synonyms
spontaneous,
improvised,
unprepared,
off-the-cuff (informal),
offhand,
ad-lib,
unscripted,
unrehearsed,
unpremeditated,
extempore,
unstudied,
extemporaneous,
extemporized

Nearby words of
ad-lib

  • ad hoc
  • ad infinitum
  • ad nauseam
  • ad-lib
  • adage
  • adamant
  • adapt

Synonyms of 'ad-lib'

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