Definition of mercurial

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  • mercurial is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • mercurial is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • mercurial is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17

Definition of mercurial

  • liable to sudden unpredictable change (adjective)

    Examples

    1. mercurial twists of temperament

    Synonyms

    1. erratic
    2. fickle
    3. quicksilver
  • relating to or under the (astrological) influence of the planet Mercury ()
  • relating to or having characteristics (eloquence, shrewdness, swiftness, thievishness) attributed to the god Mercury ()
  • relating to or containing or caused by mercury ()

    Examples

    1. mercurial preparations
    2. mercurial sore mouth

See definition of mercurial in Merriam Webster