What does capriciously mean?
Capriciously means In a capricious manner; without caution or concern..
Capriciously
Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
Meaning
In a capricious manner; without caution or concern..
Example Sentences
"Where are we going?" she asked, jibbing capriciously in the descent.
In Virginia, as in most of the country, jaywalking has long been punishable by a fine but very rarely enforced. A penalty that is invoked sporadically and capriciously is not fair to those who get socked with it, as state and federal courts have declared many times.
Synonyms for capriciously
Antonyms for capriciously
Related Words
Word Forms
- more capriciously
- most capriciously
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
Practice and Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for capriciously?
Common synonyms include freakishly.
What is the opposite of capriciously?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use capriciously in a sentence?
"Where are we going?" she asked, jibbing capriciously in the descent.
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.