Definition
Definition of ad-libbing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
improvisedRare spoken or performed without preparationRare
- The actor gave an ad-libbing performance that impressed the audience.
- Her ad-libbing style kept the show lively.
- The comedian's ad-libbing jokes were a hit.
Origin of ad-libbing
Latin, ad libitum (at one's pleasure)
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- French:improvisé, ...
- German:improvisiert, ...
- Italian:spontaneo, ...
- Spanish:improvisado, ...
- Portuguese:de improviso, ...
- Chinese:即兴的, ...
- Japanese:即興の, ...
- Arabic:مُرتَجَل, ...
- Hebrew:מְאַלְתֵּר, ...
- Russian:спонтанный, ...
- Ukrainian:імпровізований, ...
- Hindi:तुरंत, ...
Definition of ad-lib - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
performanceimprovise a speech or performance without preparation
- The comedian decided to ad-lib his entire routine.
2.
create impromptumake up something spontaneously
- She decided to ad-lib the introduction at the last moment..
Adjective
1.
improvisationimprovised or done without preparation
- The actor gave an ad-lib response during the interview.
2.
unplannedperformed with little or no forethought
- Her ad-lib comments surprised the audience.
Expressions with ad-lib
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speak without preparation or script
During the play, he had to speak ad-lib.
Origin of ad-lib
ad-lib: Latin, 'ad libitum' (at one's pleasure)
Examples of ad-lib in a sentence
During the play, she chose to ad-lib her lines. He had to ad-lib his speech. The actor chose to ad-lib his lines. Her ad-lib remarks surprised the audience. The comedian's ad-lib jokes were the highlight of the show. His ad-lib speech was well-received by the crowd.
The ad-lib performance added excitement to the show.
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- French:improviser, improvisé, ...
- German:improvisieren, improvisiert, ...
- Italian:improvvisare, improvvisato, ...
- Spanish:improvisar, improvisado, ...
- Portuguese:improvisar, improvisado, ...
- Chinese:即兴表演, 即兴的, ...
- Japanese:即興で行う, アドリブの, ...
- Arabic:اِرْتَجَلَ, مرتجل, ...
- Hebrew:לְאַלְתֵּר, מְאוּלְתָּר, ...
- Russian:импровизировать, импровизированный, ...
- Ukrainian:імпровізувати, імпровізований, ...
- Hindi:तुरंत सुधारना, अनायास, ...
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