What is the meaning of capriciously?

adverb

  • Unpredictably.
    • usage: "the weather has been freakishly variable"
  • In a capricious manner.
    • usage: "there were Turk's head lilies and patches of iris, islands of brilliant blue set capriciously in the green sea"
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