— capriciously , adv. — capriciousness , n.
/keuh prish"euhs, -pree"sheuhs/ , adj.
1. subject to, led by, or indicative of caprice or whim; erratic: He's such a capricious boss I never know how he'll react.
2. Obs. fanciful or witty.
[ 1585-95; capriccioso CAPRICCIOSO ]
Syn. 1. variable, flighty, mercurial. See fickle .
Ant. 1. steady, constant, consistent.