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mercurial
01
prone to unpredicted and sudden changes
Examples
Her mercurial mood swings made it hard for friends to keep up.
02
containing, involving, or caused by the element mercury
Examples
The thermometer used a mercurial column.
03
displaying speed, eloquence, cleverness, or trickery like the Roman god Mercury
Examples
His mercurial wit won every debate.
04
influenced by, or characteristic of, the planet Mercury in astrology
Examples
Born under a mercurial sign, she excelled in communication.
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