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ad lib

/æd ˈlɪb/

verb

Meaning

  • To perform without script.

  • To perform without preparation.

  • To perform extemporaneously.

    "She ad libbed the rest of the scene."

adjective

Meaning

  • Extemporaneous, impromptu.

adverb

Meaning

  • At pleasure.

  • At will.

  • To whatever extent.

  • Extemporaneously.

Synonyms

a piacere