caprice

CEFRC1

/kəˈpɹiːs/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A sudden change of mood or decision without reason.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A brief romance.

Examples

  • I'm not sure whether this is some new caprice or a permanent commitment.

  • It was simply caprice that led them to shoplift.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An unpredictable or sudden condition, change, or series of changes.

  2. An impulsive, seemingly unmotivated action, change of mind, or notion.

  3. A disposition to be impulsive.

More examples

In context

  • 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.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from French caprice, from Italian capriccio, from caporiccio (“fright, sudden start”). Doublet of capriccio.