extempore | ||
1. | [ adverb ] without prior preparation | |
Synonyms: | extemporarily extemporaneously | |
Examples: | "he spoke extemporaneously" |
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Related terms: | ad-lib ad-lib ad-lib | |
2. | [ adjective ] with little or no preparation or forethought | |
Synonyms: | impromptu extemporaneous unrehearsed off-the-cuff offhand offhanded extemporary ad-lib | |
Examples: | "his ad-lib comments showed poor judgment" "an extemporaneous piano recital" "an extemporary lecture" "an extempore skit" "an impromptu speech" "offhand excuses" "trying to sound offhanded and reassurin |
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Related terms: | unprepared | |
3. | [ adjective ] with little or no preparation or forethought | |
Synonyms: | extemporaneous extemporary offhand offhanded off-the-cuff unrehearsed ad-lib | |
Examples: | "ad-lib commentst" "an extemporaneous piano recital" "an extemporary lecture" "an extempore skit" "offhand excuses" "trying to sound offhanded" "an off-the-cuff toast" "a few unrehearsed comments" |
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Related terms: | unprepared | |
Similar spelling: |
ex_tempore extemporize extemporise extemporary extensor |