ad‑lib

[US]/ˌædˈlɪb/
[UK]/ˌædˈlɪb/

Translation

adv.Without preparation; impromptu.
v.To improvise and deliver without preparation.
n.An improvised remark or piece of performance.
adj.Improvised; delivered without preparation.

Example Sentences

he had to ad-lib when he forgot his lines.

the comedian ad-libbed a joke about the weather.

she can ad-lib funny responses in any situation.

they prefer to ad-lib rather than follow a script.

the interview was completely ad-lib, no questions prepared.

he ad-libbed his way through the speech when his notes were lost.

actors sometimes ad-lib during rehearsal to try new things.

the host ad-libbed when the teleprompter malfunctioned.

it's impressive how he can ad-lib for hours without preparation.

she decided to ad-lib her part after losing confidence in the script.

the comedy duo often ad-lib their best material on stage.

he was asked to ad-lib a wedding toast at the last minute.

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