Pronunciation: /ædˈlɪbɪŋ/
noun a form of improvisation where someone speaks or performs without preparation
A1 She enjoys ad-libbing during improv games.
A2 The actor's ad-libbing added humor to the scene.
B1 The comedian is known for his quick wit and ad-libbing skills.
B2 The politician's ad-libbing in the speech impressed the audience.
C1 The director encouraged the actors to ad-lib to make the dialogue more natural.
C2 The stand-up comedian's ad-libbing kept the audience entertained throughout the show.
verb to improvise or speak or perform without preparation
A1 I enjoy ad-libbing jokes with my friends.
A2 During the play, the actor had to ad-lib when he forgot his lines.
B1 The comedian is known for ad-libbing hilarious responses to audience members.
B2 The politician was caught ad-libbing during the debate, causing controversy.
C1 The improv group excels at ad-libbing entire scenes on stage.
C2 The actor's talent for ad-libbing made the movie even more entertaining.
formal The actor impressed the audience with his ad-libbing skills during the live performance.
informal She was so good at ad-libbing that she had everyone laughing at the party.
slang I love when comedians start ad-libbing on stage, it's always so funny.
figurative In a crisis situation, sometimes you have to ad-lib your way through and make quick decisions.
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