Synonyms for

Improvising

Verb / ˈɪmprʌˌvaɪzɪŋ / Another word for improvising — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To create or perform something without preparation or practice.

Synonyms & similar words

adlib improvise extemporise improvize extemporize ad-libbing spontaneous unrehearsed impromptu extemporaneous on-the-spot unprepared unplanned unexpected unscripted unrehearsed unstudied unthought-out impulsive unforeseen unpracticed unpractised unscheduled

Example sentences

  1. I am improvising a story about a dragon.
  2. The teacher asked us to improvise a skit in class.
  3. When the band's guitarist broke his guitar string, he improvised by playing a solo on a bass guitar.
  4. The actor forgot his lines but was able to improvise and keep the scene going.
  5. At the talent show, the magician was improvising his tricks.

Quotes

  • I don't like to rehearse ahead of time, preferring the spontaneity that comes with improvising. - John C. Reilly
  • The most important thing I learned is that it's okay to be nervous. Everybody gets nervous. It's how you deal with it that counts. I learned that from my father, who was a champion amateur actor in England. He always said, 'You can feel nervous, but don't look nervous.' So when I'm improvising or trying to wing my way out of a difficult situation, I try to remember that. - Tom Hanks
  • The best thing about improvising is that it's such a collaborative effort, you're working with other people. - Amy Poehler

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