improvised — Created or performed spontaneously without preparation or planning. Made up on the spot using whatever resources are immediately available.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Created or performed spontaneously without preparation or planning. Made up on the spot using whatever resources are immediately available.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪmprəˌvaɪzd/
Example Sentences
- When the microphone broke, the singer gave an improvised acoustic performance that was even better than planned.
- My mom's improvised birthday cake made from pizza dough and ice cream was surprisingly delicious.
- The students built an improvised fort out of desks and chairs during the fire drill.
improvised
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɪmprəˌvaɪzd/]
Created or performed spontaneously without preparation or planning. Made up on the spot using whatever resources are immediately available.
Created or performed spontaneously without preparation or planning. Made up on the spot using whatever resources are immediately available.
The crowd was surprised by magic improvised and disguised!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'improvisus' meaning 'unforeseen' or 'unexpected'. The word evolved to describe creating something spontaneously without prior preparation.
Breakdown
im- (not) + provis- (foreseen/prepared beforehand) + -ed (past participle suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“When the microphone broke, the singer gave an improvised acoustic performance that was even better than planned.”
“My mom's improvised birthday cake made from pizza dough and ice cream was surprisingly delicious.”
“The students built an improvised fort out of desks and chairs during the fire drill.”
“His improvised excuse about being late because he was helping a lost alien was surprisingly creative.”
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