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capriciously

/kəˈprɪʃ.əs.li/
ca · pri · cious · ly
Adjective:capricious
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• adverb

1

In a manner marked by sudden, unpredictable, or unaccountable changes of mood, behavior, or judgment; impulsively or erratically.

Example

"The committee cannot act capriciously when reviewing applications, as every candidate deserves a fair and consistent evaluation."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'capricious' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back via French to the Italian 'capriccio', originally referring to a sudden shudder of fear and later associated with the friskiness of a goat (from Latin 'capra').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Capriciously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/capriciously
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