impromptu
Say it: im-PROMP-tyoo /ɪmˈprɑmptu/ · adjective
What “impromptu” means
Done without planning or preparation.
Example: “An impromptu picnic in the park turned into the best evening of the week.”
When to use it
Use it in everyday conversation for a speech, performance or gathering that happens spontaneously, usually with a cheerful tone.
Similar words
spontaneous, unplanned, improvised
Where it comes from
From Latin in promptu, "in readiness."
Quick check
During dinner, your friend suddenly stands up and gives a funny speech nobody expected. What kind of speech is it?
impromptu or rehearsed?
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impromptu
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