Both Uses of
capricious
in
The House of Mirth
- She had always consistently ignored the world of outer aspirants, or had recognized its individual members only when prompted by motives of self-interest; and the very capriciousness of her condescensions had, as Lily was aware, given them special value in the eyes of the persons she distinguished.†
Chpt 2.6
- She remembered the chemist's warning against increasing the dose; and she had heard before of the capricious and incalculable action of the drug.†
Chpt 2.13 *
Definition:
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(capricious) impulsive or unpredictable or tending to make sudden changes -- especially impulsive behavior