Mercurial

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What Does Mercurial Mean?

  • 水银的
  • 变化无常的
  • 活泼的

Mercurial Pronunciation

/mɜːrˈkjʊəriəl/

Mercurial Definition

adjective

Definition

characterized by rapid and unpredictable change in mood; volatile.

In ZH

情绪快速且不可预测变化的；易变的。

How to Use Mercurial in a Sentence

  • Her mercurial temperament makes it hard for others to predict how she will react.
  • The stock market can be mercurial, swinging wildly from day to day.
  • He had a mercurial personality, often shifting from joy to despair in moments.
  • Mercurial leaders are often seen as exciting but also unpredictable.
  • The mercurial weather in spring can surprise anyone.
noun

Definition

a person who is subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.

In ZH

一个情绪或思想上容易突然或不可预测变化的人。

How to Use Mercurial in a Sentence

  • As a mercurial, he was both charming and infuriating to those around him.
  • Her reputation as a mercurial made it difficult for her to maintain long-term friendships.
  • In literature, the mercurial often embodies the theme of change and uncertainty.
  • The artist was known as a mercurial, often inspiring both admiration and confusion in her audience.
  • Being a mercurial in a leadership position can be both a strength and a liability.

Synonyms for Mercurial