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Synonyms for caprice

Grammar : Noun
Spell : kuh-prees
Phonetic Transcription : kəˈpris

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Définition of caprice

Origin :
  • "sudden change of mind," 1660s, from French caprice "whim" (16c.), from Italian capriccio "whim," originally "a shivering," possibly from capro "goat," with reference to frisking, from Latin capreolus "wild goat" (see cab). But another theory connects the Italian word with capo "head" + riccio "curl, frizzled," literally "hedgehog" (from Latin ericius). The notion in this case would be of the hair standing on end in horror, hence the person shivering in fear.
  • noun sudden change of behavior
Example sentences :
  • I cannot give any reason but caprice for quitting this ship.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • It was caprice that took me from the Silvie de Grasse, and put me in her sister-liner.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • The devotion of Mr Sparkler was only to be equalled by the caprice and cruelty of his enslaver.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • It is better to be torn to pieces at a spring, than to be a mouse at the caprice of such a cat.'
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • But every one now knows that La Tonietta's caprice is Dario.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • Why should we cultivate talents merely to gratify the caprice of tyrants?
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • But this was done for no known reason but the caprice of the draughtsman.
  • Extract from : « Christopher Columbus and His Monument Columbia » by Various
  • Her caprice, whether in private or public, was altogether unrestrained.
  • Extract from : « Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 8 (of 8) » by Various
  • It's just as likely, perhaps, to be some caprice,—some passing fancy.
  • Extract from : « Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. » by Charles James Lever
  • Margot—it was the caprice of the moment—presented me to the society as her cousin.
  • Extract from : « Sir Jasper Carew » by Charles James Lever

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