caprice
Caprice (noun) means a sudden, impulsive change of mind or behavior with no clear reason. Example: “On a caprice, she booked a flight to Lisbon that same afternoon.”
How to use caprice
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sudden, whimsical impulse or change with no real reason behind it.
Word forms
caprices plural
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On a _____, she booked a flight to Lisbon that same afternoon.
Etymology
From French caprice, from Italian capriccio, originally meaning "a sudden fright" — literally a "hedgehog head" (hair standing on end), from caput ("head") and riccio ("hedgehog").
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What does “caprice” mean?
The word “caprice” means a sudden, impulsive change of mind or behavior with no clear reason. In plain terms, a sudden, whimsical impulse or change with no real reason behind it.
How do you pronounce “caprice”?
“Caprice” is pronounced kuh-PREES (/kəˈpɹiːs/ in IPA).
How do you use “caprice” in a sentence?
Here is “caprice” used in a sentence: “On a caprice, she booked a flight to Lisbon that same afternoon.”
What part of speech is “caprice”?
“Caprice” is a noun.
Where does the word “caprice” come from?
The word “caprice” comes from French. From French caprice, from Italian capriccio, originally meaning "a sudden fright" — literally a "hedgehog head" (hair standing on end), from caput ("head") and riccio ("hedgehog").