Extempore (Adjective)
Meaning
With little or no preparation or forethought; "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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She rose from her seat to give an extempore address on environmental protection.
- The professor took a few moments to gather his thoughts before speaking extempore on the complex topic.
- The night was filled with impromptu songs and an extempore dance performance.
- The skit that was performed extempore left the entire room roaring with laughter.
- Her comments about the project seemed extempore and possibly not very thought through.