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- pronunciation:
- veI
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- Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
inflections: |
vagaries |
definition: |
an erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant occurrence, action, or idea; whim.
The outlandish mansion was constructed according to the vagaries of a rich widow and heiress.She had no interest in the vagaries of horse racing.The vagaries of the weather at this time of year makes it difficult to plan outings.- synonyms:
- caprice, crotchet, humor, whim, whimsy
- similar words:
- fancy, freak, impulse, notion, quirk, twist, vicissitude
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related words: |
aberration, humor, kink |
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