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boutade

/buːˈtɑːd/ /buˈteɪd/

Meanings
noun
A sudden outbreak or outburst; a caprice, a whim.

Examples :

"After weeks of diligently saving, his purchase of a motorcycle was a complete boutade, sparked by a sunny afternoon and a glimpse of freedom on the open road. "
attitude character mind action

Related Words

Illustration caprice

caprice noun

/kəˈpɹis/

An impulsive, seemingly unmotivated action, change of mind, or notion.

"My sister's sudden decision to quit her job was a caprice; she hadn't told anyone she was unhappy and just decided to leave without any explanation. "

Illustration afternoon

afternoon noun

/af.təɾˈnʉːn/ /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/ /ˌæf.tɚ.ˈnun/

The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.

"We usually have family dinner in the afternoon. "

Illustration diligently

diligently adverb

/ˈdɪlɪdʒəntli/ /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/

In a diligent manner, with appropriate effort, carefully.

"The student diligently studied for the exam, carefully reviewing all the notes. "

Illustration motorcycle

motorcycle noun

/ˈməʊtəˌsaikəl/ /ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəl/

An open-seated motor vehicle with handlebars instead of a steering wheel, and having two (or sometimes three) wheels.

"My brother loves riding his motorcycle to school every day. "

Illustration glimpse

glimpse noun

/ɡlɪmps/

A brief look, glance, or peek.

"I only got a glimpse of the car, so I can tell you the colour but not the registration number."

Illustration sudden

sudden noun

/ˈsʌdən/

An unexpected occurrence; a surprise.

"The sudden announcement of a school holiday surprised everyone. "

Illustration outbreak

outbreak noun

/ˈaʊtbɹeɪk/

An eruption; the sudden appearance of a rash, disease, etc.

"Any epidemic outbreak causes understandable panic."

Illustration sparked

sparked verb

/spɑːrkt/ /spɑːrkt/

To trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc).

"The loud noise outside sparked the baby's crying. "

Illustration outburst

outburst noun

/ˈaʊtˌbɜːst/ /ˈaʊtˌbɝst/

A sudden, often violent expression of emotion or activity.

"Her outburst of anger surprised everyone in the quiet office. "

Illustration complete

complete noun

/kəmˈpliːt/

A completed survey.

"The complete survey was handed in to the teacher. "

Illustration freedom

freedom noun

/ˈfɹiːdəm/ /ˈfɹidəm/

The state of being free, of not being imprisoned or enslaved.

"The prisoner's freedom was restored after the judge released him. "

Illustration purchase

purchase noun

/ˈpɜːtʃəs/ /ˈpɝtʃəs/

The acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price; buying for money or its equivalent.

"They offer a free hamburger with the purchase of a drink."