improvise
/ˈɪmpɹəvaɪz/verb
To make something up or invent it as one goes on; to proceed guided only by imagination, instinct, and guesswork rather than by a careful plan.
Example sentence
- “He had no speech prepared, so he improvised.”
Featured as word of the day on May 8, 2027.
Related words
impudentNot showing due respect; impertinent; bold-faced.impromptu(by extension) Any composition, musical or otherwise, that is created on the spot without preparation.inadvertentNot intentional; not on purpose; not conscious.impressiveMaking, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress.inarticulate(of speech) not articulated in normal words.imposingTo establish or apply by authority.