Both Uses of
capricious
in
Howards End
- So many women are capricious, breaking into odd flaws of passion or frivolity.†
Part 11
- Her action is too capricious, as though the Erinyes selected for punishment only certain men and certain sins.
Part 41 *capricious = impulsive or unpredictable
Definition:
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(capricious) impulsive or unpredictable or tending to make sudden changes -- especially impulsive behavior