Caprice: meaning, definitions and examples
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caprice
[ kəˈpriːs ]
mood
A sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was known for her caprices, one moment laughing and the next moment crying.
- His caprice often led to unpredictable actions.
music
A lively piece of music, typically one that is short and free in form.
Synonyms
composition, musical work, piece
Examples of usage
- The concert featured a beautiful caprice played by the talented violinist.
- She composed a caprice that enchanted the audience.
Translations
Translations of the word "caprice" in other languages:
🇵🇹 capricho
- capricho (comportamento inesperado)
- capricho (desejo súbito)
🇮🇳 सनक
- मनमानी
- अचानक इच्छा
🇩🇪 Laune
- Eigenwilligkeit
- Kaprice
🇮🇩 keinginan tiba-tiba
- keinginan yang aneh
- caprice
🇺🇦 примха
- каприз
- несподіване бажання
🇵🇱 kaprys
- zachcianka
- kapryśność
🇯🇵 気まぐれ (きまぐれ)
- わがまま
- 突然の欲望 (とつぜんのよくぼう)
🇫🇷 caprice
- lubie (comportement imprévisible)
- désir subit
🇪🇸 capricho
- antojo
- deseo repentino
🇹🇷 kapris
- keyfi davranış
- ani istek
🇰🇷 변덕
- 갑작스런 욕망
- 기행
🇸🇦 نزوة
- هوى
- رغبة مفاجئة
🇨🇿 rozmar
- vrtoch
- náhlé přání
🇸🇰 rozmar
- vrtoch
- náhle želanie
🇨🇳 任性 (rènxìng)
- 突发奇想 (túfāqíxiǎng)
- 突然的欲望 (túrán de yùwàng)
🇸🇮 kaprica
- muhavost
- nenadna želja
🇮🇸 duttlung
- skyndihvöt
- hégómi
🇰🇿 құбылмалы мінез
- қиял
- кенеттен пайда болған тілек
🇬🇪 კაპრიზი
- ახირება
- მოულოდნელი სურვილი
🇦🇿 kapriz
- özbaşınalıq
- ani istək
🇲🇽 capricho
- antojo
- deseo repentino
Word origin
The word 'caprice' originated from the Italian word 'capriccio', which meant a sudden, impulsive change of mind or mood. It was first used in English in the early 17th century. Over time, 'caprice' came to be associated with unpredictable behavior or moods, as well as with whimsical or lively music compositions. The term also found its place in the world of fashion, referring to sudden changes in style or appearance.