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mercurial

/mɜːrˈkjʊəriəl/
Main Example

The scientist studied mercurial compounds in the lab.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Adjective (adj.)

Relating to or containing the element mercury.

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Synonyms

mercurial

/mɜːrˈkjʊəriəl/
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Main Example

He was known as a mercurial, often surprising his friends with sudden decisions.

Example context
en-us flagHe was known as a mercurial, often surprising his friends with sudden decisions.
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A person who is unpredictable or changeable in temperament.

Other Example

Her mercurial nature made it hard to predict her next move.

en-us flagHer mercurial nature made it hard to predict her next move.

The artist was known for his mercurial moods, shifting from joy to despair.

en-us flagThe artist was known for his mercurial moods, shifting from joy to despair.

In meetings, his mercurial opinions often left everyone confused.

en-us flagIn meetings, his mercurial opinions often left everyone confused.
Synonyms

mercurial temperament

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mercurial personality

en-us flagmercurial personality

mercurial behavior

en-us flagmercurial behavior
Synonyms

fickle

volatile

capricious

mercurial

/mɜːrˈkjʊəriəl/
Main Example

Her mercurial nature made it hard to know how she would react.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Adjective (adj.)

Describing someone who changes their mood or behavior quickly and unpredictably.

Other Example

His mercurial temperament made him difficult to work with.

The mercurial weather changed from sunny to stormy in minutes.

She had a mercurial personality that kept everyone guessing.

Synonyms

mercurial temperament

mercurial mood

mercurial personality

Synonyms

volatile

fickle

changeable

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