capricious
/kəˈprɪʃəs/
English C2 · ProficientadjectiveDescribing things
capricious (adjective) means changing mood or behaviour suddenly and without reason.
Persian: هوسباز، متغیرالمزاج
Meaning of capricious
| Word | capricious |
|---|---|
| Definition | changing mood or behaviour suddenly and without reason |
| Persian | هوسباز، متغیرالمزاج |
| Pronunciation | /kəˈprɪʃəs/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Level | C2 (Proficient) |
Example sentence
The weather in the mountains is capricious.
هوای کوهستان بیثبات و هوسبازانه است.
Word forms of capricious
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| adjective | capricious |
| noun | caprice |
Synonyms of capricious
fickle, unpredictable
Opposites of capricious
steady
Common phrases with capricious
- capricious weather
- capricious ruler
- capricious nature
Related English words
austereplain and simple, without comfort or decoration; strict · C2copiousexisting in large amounts · C2disparateso different that they cannot be compared · C2enigmaticmysterious and difficult to understand · C2exemplaryso good that it can be used as an example · C2impeccableperfect and without any mistakes · C2inscrutableimpossible to understand or know what someone thinks · C2meticulousvery careful and paying attention to every detail · C2
Questions about capricious
What does capricious mean?
capricious (adjective) means changing mood or behaviour suddenly and without reason.
What is the Persian meaning of capricious?
capricious means هوسباز، متغیرالمزاج in Persian.
What level is the word capricious?
capricious is a English C2 (proficient) word.
What is another word for capricious?
Words close in meaning to capricious include fickle, unpredictable.
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