Mercurial — synonyms, definition

1. mercurial (a)

active alert brisk changeable driving energetic enterprising fast forcible inconsistent lissome lively sharp unstable vital

2. mercurial (Adjective)

erratic fickle quicksilver

mercurial (Adjective) — Relating to or under the (astrological) influence of the planet Mercury. ex. "the Mercurial canals"

mercurial (Adjective) — Relating to or having characteristics (eloquence, shrewdness, swiftness, thievishness) attributed to the god Mercury. ex. "more than Mercurial thievishness"

mercurial (Adjective) — Liable to sudden unpredictable change. ex. "mercurial twists of temperament"

mercurial (Adjective) — Relating to, containing or caused by mercury. ex. "mercurial preparations" ex. "mercurial sore mouth"