improvised Definition
- 1created or done without any preparation
- 2made or said without previous arrangement or rehearsal
Using improvised: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "improvised" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The band played an improvised song.
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She gave an improvised speech at the event.
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He improvised a solution to the problem.
improvised Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for improvised
- unrehearsed
- unplanned
- spontaneous
- ad-lib
- off-the-cuff
Phrases with improvised
improvised explosive device (IED)
a bomb constructed and deployed in ways other than in conventional military action
Example
The soldiers were trained to detect and disarm improvised explosive devices.
a form of comedy where most or all of what is performed is created spontaneously by the performers
Example
The group of comedians put on an improvised comedy show, taking suggestions from the audience for their skits.
music that is created spontaneously or without a preconceived plan
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The jazz musicians played an improvised piece, each taking turns to solo.
Origins of improvised
from Latin 'improvisus', meaning 'unforeseen'
Summary: improvised in Brief
The term 'improvised' [ˈɪmprəvaɪzd] refers to something created or done without any preparation. It can describe anything from a speech to a solution to a problem. 'Improvise' extends into phrases like 'improvised explosive device (IED),' and 'improvised comedy,' denoting spontaneous creation. Synonyms include 'unrehearsed' and 'unplanned.'
