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noun [ C or U ] literary us / kəˈpriːs / uk / kəˈpriːs / Add to word list. (the quality of often having) a sudden and usually silly wish to have or do something, or a sudden and silly change of mind or behavior: The $300 million palace was built to satisfy the caprice of one man. Synonyms. impulse. whim. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
5 days ago · noun. 1. a sudden, unpredictable change, as of one's mind or the weather. 2. a tendency to change one's mind without apparent or adequate motive; whimsicality; capriciousness. With the caprice of a despotic king, he alternated between kindness and cruelty.
[uncountable] the fact of tending to change your mind suddenly or behave unexpectedly. Word Origin. See caprice in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: caprice. Definition of caprice noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of caprice. 1. as in whim. a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action an out-of-character caprice led him to take the day off from work and go to the beach. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. whim. vagary. whimsey. whimsy. notion. bee. vagrancy. humor. megrim. maggot. kink. capriciousness. crank. fancy. freak.
A caprice can be just a fun impulsive act, but it also can be something done on a quick whim, without thinking it through or preparing for the change in direction. Having a sudden liking, or caprice, for someone or something can be short-lived too. Definitions of caprice. noun. a sudden desire.
a sudden, unpredictable change, as of one's mind or the weather. a tendency to change one's mind without apparent or adequate motive; whimsicality; capriciousness: With the caprice of a despotic king, he alternated between kindness and cruelty. Music and Dance capriccio (def. 1). Italian; see capriccio. French. 1660–70. 1.
What does the noun caprice mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun caprice. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. caprice has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. costume (1830s) music (1880s) Entry status.
