Definitions for AD LIB
æd ˈlɪb, ˈædad lib

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. ad-libadjective

   remark made spontaneously without prior preparation

   "his ad-libs got him in trouble with the politicians"

2. ad-lib, extemporaneous, extemporary, extempore, impromptu, offhand, offhanded, off-the-cuff, unrehearsedadjective

   with little or no preparation or forethought

   "his ad-lib comments showed poor judgment"; "an extemporaneous piano recital"; "an extemporary lecture"; "an extempore skit"; "an impromptu speech"; "offhand excuses"; "trying to sound offhanded and reassuring"; "an off-the-cuff toast"; "a few unrehearsed comments"

3. ad-lib, spontaneous, unwrittenverb

   said or done without having been planned or written in advance

   "he made a few ad-lib remarks"

4. improvise, improvize, ad-lib, extemporize, extemporiseadverb

   perform without preparation

   "he extemporized a speech at the wedding"

5. ad lib, ad libitum, spontaneously, impromptuadverb

   without advance preparation

   "he spoke ad lib"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ad libverb

   To perform without script.

2. ad libverb

   To perform without preparation.

3. ad libverb

   To perform extemporaneously.

4. ad libadverb

   At pleasure.

5. ad libadverb

   At will.

6. ad libadverb

   To whatever extent.

7. ad libadverb

   Extemporaneously.

8. ad libadjective

   Extemporaneous, impromptu.

9. Etymology: abbreviation of ad libitum, from New Latin ad libitum.

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1. ad lib

   Ad lib, short for "ad libitum", is a Latin phrase that means "as you wish" or "at one's pleasure". In performance arts, it refers to the spontaneous, improvised, or unrehearsed addition or deviation from the prepared or pre-arranged script or plan. In music, it could mean the freedom to vary or change the rhythm or tempo. It could also pertain to an action that is done freely or according to one's own discretion in various contexts.

2. ad lib

   Ad lib refers to something that is performed, spoken or done spontaneously, without any preparation or pre-planning. It can also refer to one's freedom to perform actions as one wants, without any specific guidelines or rules. It is often used in context of performances where actors or musicians improvise or create their material on the spot.

3. ad lib

   Ad lib, short for "ad libitum", is a Latin phrase that means "at one's pleasure" or "as you desire". In a performance context, it typically refers to spontaneous, improvisational, or unscripted actions or speech, usually by an actor, presenter, or musician. It indicates the freedom to use one's own judgement or creativity to change or ignore the scripted or planned material.

4. ad lib

   Ad lib refers to a spontaneous action, remark, or performance made without pre-planning or preparation. It often implies an improvisation or unrehearsed comment during a scripted situation, such as in acting or music. The term is short for the Latin phrase "ad libitum", which means "at one's pleasure" or "as you desire".

5. ad lib

   Ad lib generally refers to the act of speaking or performing in public without previously preparing one's words or actions; improvisation. It can also refer to something done spontaneously, extemporaneously, or without restriction. The phrase originates from the Latin phrase "ad libitum" which means "at one's pleasure".

How to pronounce AD LIB?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say AD LIB in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of AD LIB in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of AD LIB in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of AD LIB in a Sentence

1. Growth President David McIntosh:

   As president, you can't govern by ad lib, tell us exactly what would you do on health care.

2. Mike Finn:

   In some ways, (Cameron) was protected by the Lib Dems as the leader of a coalition government. It protected him from the right wing of his party, he is going to have to face up to some of his demands from his right that previously he has not had to accede to.

3. Kirstie Alley:

   OK wait a minute wait just a minute. Is twitter actually censoring everything at this point that they disagree with? And making news outlets the powers that be?? Look at this! GOP or LIB is THIS your America?

4. Jordan Peele:

   I consider The Stepford Wives social thrillers, the Stepford Wives're about gender and the women's lib movement and that civil rights movement, but The Stepford Wives're also entertaining mysteries. I figured we could make a' Rosemary's Baby/Stepford Wives' of race.

5. Madison Cawthorn:

   Cry more, lib.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=AD LIB
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ad_Lib
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