mercurial

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mercurial

(adjective)

Meaning

subject to sudden changes in mood

Example

"The mercurial nature of her personality often surprised her friends."

Synonyms

volatilechangeablefickle

Antonyms

steadyconstantpredictable

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'mercurialis', related to the god Mercury.
Related word forms
  • noun: mercuriality

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