1. A sudden, unexpected outburst or fit of action, emotion, or speech; a whim or caprice.
Usage: Plural form of boutade; Formal or literary usage; Often used to describe impulsive or eccentric behavior

Examples

• The artist's creative boutades often resulted in unexpected masterpieces.
• Her boutades of generosity surprised everyone who knew her cautious nature.
• The writer's boutades of inspiration came late at night.
• His boutades of anger were as sudden as they were brief.
• The musician's boutades of experimentation defined his unique style.
• She dismissed his romantic boutades as mere theatrical gestures.