improvised
Americanadjective
Synonym Usage
See extemporaneous.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of improvised
Example Sentences
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A new study led by researchers at the University of Bologna suggests that the markings were far more organized than simple scratches or improvised decorations.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
One, who said he was aged 17, pointed out an improvised structure of bars and pallets where he and his friends had been sleeping.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
"His captivated, always improvised narration made that show the platonic ideal of natural history for me, and introduced a whole generation to the fascination of birds."
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
He said he did not see a handle and compared its appearance to an improvised prison shank.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Everything had to be improvised, a great many hands hired and taught to do the work.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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