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ad-lib

/ˈæd.lɪb/

ad-libnoun

ad-libs

/ˌædˈlɪb/

Translations

импровизация

His ad-lib during the performance was hilarious.

Его импровизация во время выступления была очень смешной.

Additional translations

экспромт

неподготовленная речь

Definitions

A spontaneous, unplanned remark or performance, often made without preparation.

The comedian's ad-lib during the show had the audience in stitches.

Synonyms

improvisation

extemporization

spontaneity

off-the-cuff remark

ad-libverb

ad-libbed

Past Simple

ad-libbed

Past Participle

ad-libbing

Gerund

Translations

импровизировать

He had to ad-lib his speech when the teleprompter failed.

Ему пришлось импровизировать свою речь, когда телесуфлер вышел из строя.

Additional translations

экспромтом выступать

Definitions

To speak or perform in public without previously preparing one's words.

The comedian had to ad-lib his routine when the teleprompter failed.

To improvise or deliver spontaneously.

During the play, she had to ad-lib her lines when she forgot the script.

Synonyms

make it up

wing it

devise on the spot

improvise

extemporize

ad-libadjective

more ad-lib

Comp.

most ad-lib

Super.

/ˈæd.lɪb/

Translations

импровизированный

He gave an ad-lib speech at the event.

Он произнес импровизированную речь на мероприятии.

Definitions

Spoken or performed without previous preparation; impromptu.

The comedian's ad-lib remarks had the audience in stitches.

ad-libadverb

Functions as an adverb meaning "without preparation; extemporaneously"

Definitions

Without preparation; spontaneously; extemporaneously.

He answered the questions ad-lib, without notes.