Find the synonyms or antonyms of a word
Antonyms for improvised
Grammar : Adj |
Spell : im-pruh-vahyzd |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪm prəˌvaɪzd |
Definition of improvised
Origin :- 1826, back-formation from improvisation, or else from French improviser (17c.), from Italian improvisare "to sing or speak extempore," from improviso, from Latin improvisus "unforeseen, unexpected" (see improvisation). Or possibly a back-formation from improvisation. Related: Improvised; improvising.
- adj made-up
- He assisted the Leopard Woman to this improvised couch and laid her upon it.
- Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
- He realized then his fortune in finding this improvised cave-house.
- Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
- Rossini improvised the most delightful harmony, which filled me with emotion.
- Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
- An improvised litter was just being borne along by two workmen.
- Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
- Goliah, who could not stir a finger, bent his eyes on his improvised defender.
- Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola
- "Well, I have a man dining with me," he improvised tentatively.
- Extract from : « The Education of Eric Lane » by Stephen McKenna
- The improvised sledge was at the door, laden with many boxes.
- Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
- Mainwaring procured a couple of cloaks and improvised a stretcher with them.
- Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini
- He was forced to leave the work, hiding his improvised file.
- Extract from : « The Pygmy Planet » by John Stewart Williamson
- The members of the improvised council started from their seats.
- Extract from : « A Romance of the West Indies » by Eugne Sue
Synonyms for improvised
Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019