english word · 2026-11-11
Vagary
noun
Meaning
An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or in someone's behavior; often used to describe a whimsical or wandering journey.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'vagari', meaning to wander or roam.
Examples
"The travelers learned to embrace the vagaries of the mountain weather, knowing a storm could turn to sunshine in minutes."
"She lived her life by the vagaries of the wind, never staying in one coastal town for more than a month."
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