Impromptu

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈprɑmptuː/

Definitions of impromptu

noun a performance or speech that is done without preparation

Example Sentences

A1 I decided to give an impromptu speech at the last minute.

A2 The impromptu dance party in the park was a lot of fun.

B1 She made an impromptu decision to go on a road trip with her friends.

B2 The impromptu concert was a huge success, drawing a large crowd.

C1 The impromptu meeting was called to address the urgent issue.

C2 His impromptu performance at the event was met with rave reviews.

adjective done without being planned or rehearsed

Example Sentences

A1 She made an impromptu decision to go for a walk.

A2 The impromptu picnic turned out to be a lot of fun.

B1 The impromptu speech was well received by the audience.

B2 They decided to take an impromptu road trip to the beach.

C1 The impromptu performance by the band was a huge success.

C2 His impromptu decision to propose on stage took everyone by surprise.

Examples of impromptu in a Sentence

formal The impromptu meeting was called to address the urgent issue.

informal We decided to have an impromptu picnic in the park.

slang Let's make an impromptu trip to the beach!

figurative His impromptu decision to quit his job surprised everyone.

Grammatical Forms of impromptu

past tense

improvised

plural

impromptus

comparative

more impromptu

superlative

most impromptu

present tense

improvises

future tense

will improvise

perfect tense

has improvised

continuous tense

is improvising

singular

impromptu

positive degree

impromptu

infinitive

to improvise

gerund

improvising

participle

improvised

Origin and Evolution of impromptu

First Known Use: 1683 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'impromptu' originated from the Latin phrase 'in promptu' meaning 'in readiness'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something done without preparation or planning, 'impromptu' has evolved to also refer to a performance or speech that is improvised on the spot.