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How do you spell Capricious?

Correct spelling

capricious

Think of a goat's CAPRI-cious jumps - it has two c's like a goat's hooves.

Why is capricious spelled this way?

From Italian capriccio, a shiver or whim. CAPRA (goat). Someone capricious jumps like a goat — unpredictable, leaping from mood to mood.

Common misspellings of capricious

capriciouscapricouscaprisciouscapritous

Example

Her capricious nature meant she could be laughing one moment and crying the next.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell capricious?+
The correct spelling is "capricious". Think of a goat's CAPRI-cious jumps - it has two c's like a goat's hooves.
Is it capricious or capricious?+
The correct spelling is "capricious", not "capricious".

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