Ad lib and Written

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Ad lib adverb - Without advance preparation.

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Written is an antonym for ad lib in topics: unrehearsed, in an improvised manner.

Written adjective - Set down in writing in any of various ways.

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Ad lib is an antonym for written.

In Seussical, much of the Cat in the Hat's dialogue has "ad lib." written all over it.

Source: Harpo Does Something Funny

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