Word meaning
impromptu
adjective · im-PROMP-too
What does impromptu mean?
Impromptu means done without being planned or rehearsed.
Impromptu in a sentence
“The band gave an impromptu concert on the sidewalk.”
Synonyms for impromptu
- spontaneous
- unrehearsed
- improvised
Where does impromptu come from?
From Latin in promptu, "in readiness."
How to remember impromptu
- Say it out loud a few times: im-PROMP-too.
- Write one sentence of your own using impromptu, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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