extemporarily
- adverb
- /ɪkˈstɛmpəˌrɛri/
- He delivered his speech extemporarily, showcasing his ability to think on his feet.
Examples
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The president delivered his address extemporarily, drawing admiration for his eloquence.
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The band decided to play the final song extemporarily after requests from the audience.
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She answered the complex questions extemporarily and impressed the interview panel.
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She spoke extemporarily at the conference.
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Can you perform extemporarily if needed?
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The musician played the melody extemporarily when the sound system failed, captivating the audience.
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During the meeting, she responded extemporarily to questions, demonstrating her deep understanding of the topic.
Synonyms
45
4.4
To act naturally without planning or being forced
37
6.3
Done or said without preparation
21
7.7
Says or does something without planning
12
6.3
Said or done immediately without careful thought
7
7.2
Said or done without planning beforehand
6
5.8
Happening suddenly without planning, often as a quick decision
6
4.4
To act suddenly without planning or thinking
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9.9
Said or done without planning beforehand
2
7.0
Speak or act without careful thought
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9.3
In a way that is said or done without preparation
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9.5
Without planning or thinking about it first
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9.9
Done or said without planning at the moment
Antonyms
How Prepared
Surface Forms
Morphology
extemporarily = extemporaneous (transparent) = extemporaneous + ly
The adverb is a regular -ly formation from the adjective 'extemporaneous', so its meaning is directly derived from the adjective.
Etymology
Extemporarily comes from the Latin phrase ex tempore, where ex- means 'out' and tempore means 'time', the same root you see in temporary and tempo. So to do something extemporarily is to do it 'in the moment' or without prior preparation.