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Webster 1913 Edition
Capricious
Ca-pri′cious
(kȧ-prĭsh′ŭs)
, Adj.
[Cf. F.
capricieux
, It. capriccioso
.] Governed or characterized by caprice; apt to change suddenly; freakish; whimsical; changeable.
“Capricious poet.” Shak.
“Capricious humor.” Hugh Miller.
– Ca-pri′cious-ly
, adv.
Ca-pri′cious-ness
, Noun.
Webster 1828 Edition
Capricious
CAPRICIOUS
,Adj.
Definition 2024
capricious
capricious
English
Adjective
capricious (comparative more capricious, superlative most capricious)
- Impulsive and unpredictable; determined by chance, impulse, or whim
- I almost died in a capricious winter storm.
- Stringent rulers are unlikely to act capriciously.
- The Mayor claimed that the action was reasonable, but in reality the action was arbitrary and capricious in nature.
- 1877, Henry James, The American:
- "Capricious?" And at this monsieur began to laugh. "Oh no, I'm not capricious. I am very faithful. I am very constant. Comprenez?"
Usage notes
- Capricious can describe both a person and the decisions they make.
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Impulsive and unpredictable; determined by chance, impulse, or whim
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