caprice

noun
UK: /kəˈpriːs/
US: /kəˈpriːs/

  1. A sudden and unreasonable change of mind or behavior.

    1. Her sudden decision was a total caprice.
    2. The project's cancellation seemed a mere caprice of the director's mood.

  2. A tendency to do things impulsively, without any planning.

    1. He bought the car on a whim, a total caprice.
    2. The artist's work is marked by a delightful caprice and unconventional style.

Synonyms

vagary impulse notion fancy whim
caprice intransitive-verb

  1. To act on a whim or sudden desire.

    1. She often caprices and changes her plans.
    2. I felt like capricing, so I decided to dye my hair a bright color.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "caprice" in English means: A sudden and unreasonable change of mind or behavior., A tendency to do things impulsively, without any planning..

The phonetic transcription of "caprice" is /kəˈpriːs/ in British English and /kəˈpriːs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "caprice": vagary, impulse, notion, fancy, whim.

Example usage of "caprice": "Her sudden decision was a total caprice.". More examples on the page.