ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Capriciously

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Capriciously is an adverb meaning In a capricious manner; without caution or concern.

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

Depending on context, synonyms include freakishly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include freakishly, unpredictably, recklessly, imprudently, uncautiously, incautiously.

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