Antonyms for improvised


Grammar : Adj
Spell : im-pruh-vahyzd
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪm prəˌvaɪzd


Definition of improvised

Origin :
  • 1826, back-formation from improvisation, or else from French improviser (17c.), from Italian improvisare "to sing or speak extempore," from improviso, from Latin improvisus "unforeseen, unexpected" (see improvisation). Or possibly a back-formation from improvisation. Related: Improvised; improvising.
  • adj made-up
Example sentences :
  • He assisted the Leopard Woman to this improvised couch and laid her upon it.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • He realized then his fortune in finding this improvised cave-house.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • Rossini improvised the most delightful harmony, which filled me with emotion.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • An improvised litter was just being borne along by two workmen.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • Goliah, who could not stir a finger, bent his eyes on his improvised defender.
  • Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola
  • "Well, I have a man dining with me," he improvised tentatively.
  • Extract from : « The Education of Eric Lane » by Stephen McKenna
  • The improvised sledge was at the door, laden with many boxes.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
  • Mainwaring procured a couple of cloaks and improvised a stretcher with them.
  • Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini
  • He was forced to leave the work, hiding his improvised file.
  • Extract from : « The Pygmy Planet » by John Stewart Williamson
  • The members of the improvised council started from their seats.
  • Extract from : « A Romance of the West Indies » by Eugne Sue

Synonyms for improvised

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