ad-libbed
ædˈlɪbd
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Definition of ad-libbed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

performanceRareimprovised or done without prior preparationRare
  • The actor delivered an ad-libbed line during the play.
  • The speech was filled with ad-libbed remarks.
  • Her ad-libbed response caught everyone by surprise.
extemporaneous improvised
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Origin of ad-libbed

Latin, ad libitum (at one's pleasure)

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  1. French:improvisé, ...
  2. German:improvisiert, ...
  3. Italian:improvvisato, ...
  4. Spanish:improvisado, ...
  5. Portuguese:improvisado, ...
  6. Chinese:即兴的, ...
  7. Japanese:即興の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُرْتَجَل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְאוּלְתָּר, ...
  10. Russian:импровизированный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:імпровізований, ...
  12. Hindi:तत्काल, ...
ad-lib
ˌædˈlɪb

Definition of ad-lib - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr./intr.
1.
performanceimprovise a speech or performance without preparation
  • The comedian decided to ad-lib his entire routine.
extemporize improvise
2.
create impromptumake up something spontaneously
  • She decided to ad-lib the introduction at the last moment..
extemporize improvise

Adjective

1.
improvisationimprovised or done without preparation
  • The actor gave an ad-lib response during the interview.
impromptu spontaneous unrehearsed
2.
unplannedperformed with little or no forethought
  • Her ad-lib comments surprised the audience.
improvised spontaneous unrehearsed
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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.

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  1. French:improviser, improvisé, ...
  2. German:improvisieren, improvisiert, ...
  3. Italian:improvvisare, improvvisato, ...
  4. Spanish:improvisar, improvisado, ...
  5. Portuguese:improvisar, improvisado, ...
  6. Chinese:即兴表演, 即兴的, ...
  7. Japanese:即興で行う, アドリブの, ...
  8. Arabic:اِرْتَجَلَ, مرتجل, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְאַלְתֵּר, מְאוּלְתָּר, ...
  10. Russian:импровизировать, импровизированный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:імпровізувати, імпровізований, ...
  12. Hindi:तुरंत सुधारना, अनायास, ...
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