All 5 Uses of
capricious
in
Emma
- The aunt was a capricious woman,
Chpt 1.1-2 *capricious = impulsive and unpredictable
- The aunt was a capricious woman, and governed her husband entirely; but it was not in Mr. Weston's nature to imagine that any caprice could be strong enough to affect one so dear, and, as he believed, so deservedly dear.†
Chpt 1.1-2
- I used to think she was not capable of being fond of any body, except herself: but she has always been kind to him (in her way—allowing for little whims and caprices, and expecting every thing to be as she likes).†
Chpt 1.13-14
- "My Emma!" replied Mrs. Weston, smiling, "what is the certainty of caprice?"†
Chpt 1.13-14
- Now, according to my idea of Mrs. Churchill, it would be most natural, that while she makes no sacrifice for the comfort of the husband, to whom she owes every thing, while she exercises incessant caprice towards him, she should frequently be governed by the nephew, to whom she owes nothing at all.†
Chpt 1.13-14
Definition:
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(capricious) impulsive or unpredictable or tending to make sudden changes -- especially impulsive behavior