impromptu — done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈprɑːmptuː/
Example Sentences
- When the karaoke machine broke, she gave an impromptu acapella performance that brought the house down.
- The CEO's impromptu office visit caught everyone eating pizza and watching cat videos.
- His impromptu proposal in the grocery store was romantic, even though he used an onion ring.
impromptu
ADJECTIVE[/ɪmˈprɑːmptuː/]
done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed
The pianist gave an impromptu performance when the scheduled singer didn't show up.
I'm prompt-two panic — no plan, pure impromptu!
Grab bamboo, jump in canoe - impromptu adventure through and through!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'in promptu' meaning 'in readiness' or 'at hand,' combining the preposition 'in' (in) with 'promptu' (readiness), the ablative form of 'promptus' (ready, prepared).
Breakdown
in- (in) + promptu (readiness/prepared) = impromptu (something done without preparation)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“When the karaoke machine broke, she gave an impromptu acapella performance that brought the house down.”
“The CEO's impromptu office visit caught everyone eating pizza and watching cat videos.”
“His impromptu proposal in the grocery store was romantic, even though he used an onion ring.”
“The professor decided to hold an impromptu exam, causing widespread panic among students.”
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