adj
Meaning 1
Extemporaneous.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
extemporary
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adjective satellite
Meaning 2
with little or no preparation or forethought
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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 reassuring
- an off-the-cuff toast
- a few unrehearsed comments
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: ad-lib, extemporaneous, extempore, impromptu, offhand, offhanded, off-the-cuff, unrehearsed
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
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