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Ad lib

Definition

(formal) A phrase or passage that is improvised or spoken extemporaneously, especially in a theatrical performance. Often used to describe a part of a script that is intentionally left open to improvisation.

Example Sentences

1The comedian's ad lib remarks about the current events had the audience in stitches.
2In the play, the actor's ad lib lines added a layer of realism to the dialogue.
3The script called for an ad lib section where the actors could respond spontaneously to the audience's reactions.
4Improvising an ad lib during a live broadcast can be a high-risk, high-reward strategy for comedians.
5The director encouraged the actors to experiment with ad lib during rehearsals to develop their characters' personalities.

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