Word adjective
improvised
adj.
US /ˈɪmpɹəˌvaɪzd/ UK /ˈɪmpɹəvˌaɪzd/ im·pro·vised
Definition
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
made or done without preparation, often because you have to use what is around you at the time.
created or performed spontaneously without prior preparation or rehearsal, often necessitated by a lack of standard resources.
Simple“The campers slept under an improvised shelter made from branches and a plastic sheet.”
In context“The comedian's improvised response to the heckler was so sharp that many in the audience assumed it had been scripted in advance.”
Real-world usage
“Others are staying with relatives, renting accommodation or living in improvised spaces.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated