extemporaneous
Made up instantly
Extemporaneous describes something done without preparation or planning, especially speaking.
An extemporaneous speech is delivered without a script or notes: Her extemporaneous remarks were more compelling than the prepared ones.
The word suggests spontaneity that may nonetheless be skillful—distinct from merely unprepared or rambling.
Not pre-written
- off-the-cuffUnplanned, unrehearsed
- ad-libUnscripted speech or remark
- unrehearsedNot practiced beforehand
- unplannedNot arranged beforehand
on-the-spot · spur-of-the-moment · improvisational · unpremeditated · winging-it · unprepared · impromptu · snap
Unscripted speech or remark
- improvisationSpontaneous, unplanned creation
- jazzImprovisational American music genre
- freestyleWithout prescribed technique
- jamCooked fruit spread
stand-up · comedy · monologue · soliloquy · riffing · vamp · sketch · improv
Arising without conscious thought
- intuitiveKnown without reasoning
- impulsiveActing without deliberation
- naturalNot artificially produced
- effortlessRequiring no strain
free-flowing · stream-of-consciousness · organic · uninhibited · visceral · uncalculated · uncontrived · unstudied
Relaxed and informal
- offhandCasually unrehearsed
- conversationalRelating to informal dialogue
- relaxedFree of stress
- unstiltedNot artificially formal
unpolished · rough · candid · colloquial · loose · easygoing · unpretentious · unaffected
unscripted
Not pre-written
- off-the-cuffUnplanned, unrehearsed
- ad-libUnscripted speech or remark
- unrehearsedNot practiced beforehand
unplanned · on-the-spot · spur-of-the-moment · improvisational · unpremeditated · winging-it · unprepared · impromptu · snap · quick-thinking
ad-lib
Unscripted speech or remark
- improvisationSpontaneous, unplanned creation
- jazzImprovisational American music genre
- freestyleWithout prescribed technique
jam · stand-up · comedy · monologue · soliloquy · riffing · vamp · sketch · improv · live
instinctive
Arising without conscious thought
- intuitiveKnown without reasoning
- impulsiveActing without deliberation
- naturalNot artificially produced
effortless · free-flowing · stream-of-consciousness · organic · uninhibited · visceral · uncalculated · uncontrived · unstudied · genuine
casual
Relaxed and informal
- offhandCasually unrehearsed
- conversationalRelating to informal dialogue
- relaxedFree of stress
unstilted · unpolished · rough · candid · colloquial · loose · easygoing · unpretentious · unaffected · folksy
- improvisationimprovised, impromptu, ad lib, freestyle, ad-lib
- speaking stylesarticulate, blunt, candid, conversational, casual
- Unscriptedimprovisation, improv, ad-lib, freestyle, spontaneous
- Debate formatsLincoln-Douglas, parliamentary, policy debate, cross-examination, open forum
- preachingsermonizing, homiletics, altar call, scripture reading, closing prayer
- communicationtelephone, conversation, inform, hand signal, messages
extemporaneousdeliberate
Consciously chosen, not accidental
calculated · considered · intentional · intended · premeditated