capriccio

noun

kə-ˈprē-ch(ē-ˌ)ō How to pronounce capriccio (audio)
Definition of capriccionext
as in prank
a playful or mischievous act intended as a joke the sort of innocuous capriccio intended to liven up a stuffy dinner party

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Recent Examples of capriccio Palazzolo doesn’t mean to recreate the capriccios herself. — Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025 Ok so these capriccio bubblies taste like a fruit punch four loko. — Zoe Szathmary, Fox News, 17 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capriccio
  1. prank
  2. trick
  3. caper
  4. adventure
Noun
  • The tradition dates to Glasgow, where placing bright orange traffic cones atop public statues began as a late-night prank in the 1980s before evolving into an unofficial symbol of the country’s irreverent humor.
    — Leah Willingham, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • Baudrillard is playing a little textual prank on us, inserting the simulacrum of a quotation into a book about simulacra.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
Definition of prank
Noun
  • The trick is to raise it anyway, at every age, for whatever chapter comes next.
    — Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026
  • When Not To Use It As clever as this trick is, experts caution against trying to stretch it beyond its intended purpose.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 25 July 2026
Definition of trick
Noun
  • Chickpeas, green beans, onions, capers, and a simple homemade vinaigrette come together in a side dish that’s both fresh and filling.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026
  • The intricacy with which Whitehead details the planning and execution of this caper marks him as a top-tier researcher — he’s drawn on many primary sources to ground this work of fiction in historical fact.
    — Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of caper
Noun
  • The traveler who gravitates towards me usually wants a combination of adventure and luxury.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
  • Their honeymoon is set for Croatia and Montenegro, continuing their extensive adventures, which began with a Seoul proposal and includes a custom 11-carat yellow diamond engagement ring.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of adventure

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“Capriccio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capriccio. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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