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Definitions

quicksilver

[kwik-sil-ver] / ˈkwɪkˌsɪl vər /
ADJECTIVE
fickle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
capricious changeable flighty temperamental unpredictable unstable volatile
WEAK
arbitrary cheating coquettish double-crossing faithless fitful frivolous inconstant irresolute lubricious mercurial mutable sneaking ticklish two-timing unfaithful unsteady untrue variable whimsical yo-yo
Antonyms
STRONGEST
constant stable steadfast steady
WEAK
aware cognizant faithful reliable
ADJECTIVE
mercurial
Synonyms
STRONGEST
changeable effervescent erratic impulsive resilient unpredictable volatile
WEAK
blowing hot and cold bubbleheaded buoyant capricious elastic expansive fickle flaky flip fluctuating gaga gay inconstant irregular irrepressible lighthearted lively lubricious mad mobile movable spirited sprightly ticklish unstable up-and-down variable yo-yo
Antonyms
STRONGEST
certain constant predictable reliable stable steady sure unchanging
WEAK
calm tranquil unchangeable unperturbable unvarying

Example Sentences

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Expect a similarly powerful forward pack, with some quicksilver runners and astute playmakers in the backline.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2025

Music director and conductor Stephen Oremus maintained the production’s high musical standards, bringing out the extensive palette of a rock score with quicksilver moods.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025

Dupont, France's quicksilver XV-a-side captain, surprised the rugby world when he swapped the 2024 Six Nations for a shot at seven-a-side Olympic glory.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2024

Prosecutors, too, seemed sometimes frustrated by both the quicksilver pace of her answers — she is a fast talker, with little filter — and the consistent objections by the defense, many of which Merchan upheld.

From New York Times • May 7, 2024

A few drops of root beer spilled, and Tantalus tried to dab them up with his fingers, but the drops rolled away like quicksilver before hie could touch them.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan

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