Meaning & use
Capriciously
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In a way that is impulsive, unpredictable, and not based on consistent reasoning.
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The manager capriciously changed the schedule without any explanation.
Weather in the mountains can shift capriciously from sunshine to snow.
A note on using this word
From 'capricious,' ultimately from the Italian 'capriccio,' meaning a sudden whim or fancy.
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