Meaning
fussy, capricious
- prone to tantrums or sudden mood changes; fussy or spoiled (especially of children)
- unpredictable, erratic (of weather or events)
In a sentence
Il bambino è capriccioso perché ha molto sonno.
The child is fussy because he is very sleepy.
In primavera il tempo è spesso capriccioso e piovoso.
In spring the weather is often changeable and rainy.
Non essere così capricciosa e mangia quello che c'è.
Don't be so fussy and eat what is served.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| capriccioso | masculine · singular |
| capricciosa | feminine · singular |
| capricciosi | masculine · plural |
| capricciose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derived from 'capriccio' (whim, tantrum).
- Commonly applied to children who throw tantrums or fussy eaters.