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单词 impromptus
释义

impromptu

1 of 2

adjective

im·​promp·​tu im-ˈpräm(p)-(ˌ)tü How to pronounce impromptu (audio)
-(ˌ)tyü
1
: made, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
2
: composed or uttered without previous preparation : extemporaneous
impromptu adverb

impromptu

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noun

1
: something that is impromptu
2
: a musical composition suggesting improvisation

Did you know?

If you think that impromptu looks like a relative of the adjective prompt, you're right; both are ultimately derived from the Latin promere, meaning "to bring forth, take out." Impromptu was borrowed from French, where it meant "extemporaneously," but French speakers picked it up from the Latin phrase in promptu, a promere descendant meaning "in readiness" or "at hand." Something that is impromptu is generally "prompted" (that English verb is from Latin promptus, of the same meaning) by an occasion that generates a response in the form of, for example, a party or a speech that has not been planned. There is also another, much rarer descendant of promere in English: the noun promptuary, meaning "a book of ready reference."

Synonyms

Adjective

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

Noun

  • ad-lib
  • extemporization
  • improv
  • improvisation
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Example Sentences

Adjective Two of my friends came by unexpectedly, and we had an impromptu little party in my kitchen. He made an impromptu speech about honor and responsibility. Noun although five different lines had been written, the best choice turned out to be an impromptu from the tired actor himself
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
In 2021, Russia's Sudan envoy, Vladimir Zheltov, called for an impromptu meeting with Sudanese mining officials. Nima Elbagir, CNN, 29 July 2022 In one episode last year, multiple Ohio candidates vied for Mr. Trump’s support in front of one another at an impromptu meeting at Mar-a-Lago. New York Times, 3 May 2022 So in that impromptu team meeting, Odor thought of something many of them could relate with. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2022 The brief announcement seemed impromptu, but was actually anything but – and was just as quickly met with an outpouring of global love and support. Bradley Stern, Billboard, 19 Jan. 2022 Growing up in Seattle, Jean Smart first began performing via impromptu plays her sister would put on in their garage, which led to hopping on actual stages in high school and college. Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Sep. 2021 Having to nurse your child can be totally impromptu, as The Honest Company founder proved during a day of shopping. Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 A few months later, Anderson thought for a moment to find the right words to describe what that impromptu moment meant to him. Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 21 Mar. 2022 Holland also revealed the scene in the film where the three men embrace was inspired by an impromptu moment on set. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2022
Noun
But Miss Manners assures you that the impromptu and work-based visit did not require your presence, and that your behavior was sufficiently cordial. Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2022 Farrell, who lives in West Hartford, made the audition tape for the contest at the last minute after the relentless urging of her hairdresser, who heard Farrell’s impromptu singing in the salon. Pam Mcloughlin, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2022 That's right, Bale unleashed an impromptu and prolonged Gorr super-howl on his first day of filming director Taika Waititi's Marvel film. Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 10 July 2022 Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila showed up in the press box Wednesday morning for what was described as an impromptu chat with reporters, his first such talk since the end of spring training. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 6 July 2022 However, the real highlight of the evening was when Bass, Kirkpatrick and Fatone jumped onstage for an impromptu *NSYNC mini-reunion followed by the groom himself taking over the mic. Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 12 Apr. 2022 One team earned a point through a four-on-four volleyball game staged during an impromptu off day after their morning workout was canceled because of a pool malfunction. Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2022 Machine Gun Kelly also reportedly fronted an impromptu set outside an area hotel following the first-day cancellation. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2022 Instead of going to silly festival venues, the Young Tuxedo musicians set up their instruments on the sidewalk in front of the hotel and started an impromptu set with Union Station. Dr. Richard Kurin, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French, from impromptu extemporaneously, from Latin in promptu in readiness

First Known Use

Adjective

1764, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1683, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

impromptu

adjective

im·​promp·​tu im-ˈprämp-tü How to pronounce impromptu (audio)
-tyü
: not prepared ahead of time : made or done without preparation
an impromptu speech

impromptus

noun

plural of impromptu
as in improvisations
something that is performed, made, or done without preparation although five different lines had been written, the best choice turned out to be an impromptu from the tired actor himself

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • improvisations
  • improvs
  • extemporizations
  • innovations
  • ad-libs
  • inventions
  • concoctions
  • contrivances
  • wrinkles
  • creations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • bits
  • routines
  • drills
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