Caprice
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəˈpɹiːs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Caprice is a noun meaning An impulsive, seemingly unmotivated action, change of mind, or notion.
Meaning
An impulsive, seemingly unmotivated action, change of mind, or notion.
More Meanings
- A brief romance.
- An unpredictable or sudden condition, change, or series of changes.
- A disposition to be impulsive.
- (music) A capriccio.
Example Sentences
The only difference between a caprice and a life-long passion is that a caprice lasts a little longer.
She is said to be the finest swordswoman on the Continent. Yet, notwithstanding her caprices, she is a noble-minded woman.
Skill, endurance, and perseverance may almost be called muscular virtues; and fatigue, velleity, caprice, ennui, restlessness, lack of control and poise, muscular faults.
Yet, Britain, vvhence this Caprice of thy Sons, / VVhich thro' their various ranks vvith fury runs? / The cauſe is plain, a cauſe vvhich vve muſt bleſs; / For Caprice is the Daughter of Succeſs, […]
Word Forms
- caprices
Synonyms for caprice
Depending on context, synonyms include whim, fling, impulse, vagary.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vagary, whim, impulse, quirk, arbitrariness, fancy.
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