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ad-lib
has definitions from the field of music
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[ adjective ] with little or no preparation or forethought
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" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] said or done without having been planned or written in advance
Synonyms Examples "he made a few ad-lib remarks" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] with little or no preparation or forethought
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 Related terms |
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[ adjective ] said or done without having been planned or written in advance
Synonyms Examples "he made a few ad-lib remarks" Related terms |
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[ verb ] (music) perform without preparation
Synonyms Examples "he extemporized a speech at the wedding" Related terms |
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