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单词 extemporary
释义

extemporary

adjective

ex·​tem·​po·​rary ik-ˈstem-pə-ˌrer-ē How to pronounce extemporary (audio)
: extemporaneous
extemporarily
ik-ˌstem-pə-ˈrer-ə-lē How to pronounce extemporary (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • ad hoc
  • ad-lib
  • down and dirty
  • extemporaneous
  • extempore
  • impromptu
  • improvisational
  • improvised
  • off-the-cuff
  • offhand
  • offhanded
  • snap
  • spur-of-the-moment
  • unconsidered
  • unplanned
  • unpremeditated
  • unprepared
  • unrehearsed
  • unstudied
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Example Sentences

caught red-handed, the would-be embezzler proceeded to give some extemporary and not very convincing explanations for her actions

Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined above

extemporary

adjective

as in impromptu
made or done without previous thought or preparation caught red-handed, the would-be embezzler proceeded to give some extemporary and not very convincing explanations for her actions

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • impromptu
  • improvised
  • improvisational
  • extempore
  • extemporaneous
  • unrehearsed
  • unpremeditated
  • ad hoc
  • unstudied
  • unprepared
  • spontaneous
  • offhand
  • offhanded
  • off-the-cuff
  • unconsidered
  • informal
  • unplanned
  • unauthorized
  • spur-of-the-moment
  • ad-lib
  • automatic
  • snap
  • unscripted
  • down and dirty
  • instinctive
  • impulsive
  • involuntary
  • cursive
  • casual
  • half-baked
  • ill-advised
  • half-cocked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • prepared
  • rehearsed
  • premeditated
  • deliberate
  • planned
  • intentional
  • premeditative
  • considered
  • intended
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