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AD-LIB

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Ad-Lib.

Ad-Lib - as a noun

Remark made spontaneously without prior preparation

Example: "His ad-libs got him in trouble with the politicians"

Ad-Lib - as an adjective satellite

With little or no preparation or forethought

Example: "His ad-lib comments showed poor judgment"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extemporaneousextemporaryextemporeimpromptuoff-the-cuffoffhandoffhandedunrehearsed

Said or done without having been planned or written in advance

Example: "He made a few ad-lib remarks"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spontaneousunwritten

Ad-Lib - as a verb

Perform without preparation

Example: "He extemporized a speech at the wedding"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extemporiseextemporizeimproviseimprovize

Example Sentences

"During the play, the actor's ad-lib brought laughter from the audience."
"She relied on her ad-lib to make everyone at the party laugh."
"The comedian's ad-lib was unexpected and caught everyone off guard."
"The actor forgot his lines and had to ad-lib his way through the scene."
"The ad-libs in the rap song added a unique element to the music."
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Is AD-LIB a valid Scrabble word?
No, ad-lib is NOT valid for Scrabble
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Is AD-LIB a valid Words With Friends word?
No, ad-lib is NOT valid for Words With Friends
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AD-LIB is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is AD-LIB a valid WordFeud word?
No, ad-lib is NOT valid for WordFeud
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