adj Uncommon
improvised
Improvised (adj) means Made or done on the spot, without planning or rehearsal. Example: “They slept under an improvised shelter made from branches and a tarp.”
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Made or done on the spot, without planning or rehearsal.
"They slept under an improvised shelter made from branches and a tarp."
"The comedian's improvised jokes got the biggest laughs of the night."
How to use improvised
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMade up on the spot, without prior planning.
Common pairings
improvised device
improvised speech
improvised weapon
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Rhymes for improvised
raised
poised
advised
bruised
promised
baptised
apprised
despised
surprised
exercised
disguised
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Frequently asked questions
What does “improvised” mean?
The word “improvised” means made or done on the spot, without planning or rehearsal. In plain terms, made up on the spot, without prior planning.
How do you use “improvised” in a sentence?
Here is “improvised” used in a sentence: “They slept under an improvised shelter made from branches and a tarp.”
What part of speech is “improvised”?
“Improvised” is an adjective.
Is “improvised” a common word?
“Improvised” is an uncommon word in modern English.