Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

improvised

verb
/ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/
Definition
To make or create something spontaneously or without preparation.
Examples
  • They improvised a solution to the problem when the original plan fell through.
  • During the performance, the actor improvised his lines, adding a touch of humor to the scene.
  • She had to improvise with limited resources, crafting a meal from whatever was in the fridge.
Meaning
Improvised refers to the act of inventing or doing something on the spot, often using whatever materials or ideas are available.
Synonyms
  • ad-lib
  • extemporize
  • concoct
  • make up