notionate

American  

[noh-shuh-nit] / ˈnoʊ ʃə nɪt /

adjective

Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S.

1. strong-willed or stubborn.

2. having foolish and fanciful notions.

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Etymology

Origin of notionate

First recorded in 1840–50; notion + -ate ¹

Example Sentences

"I never knowed her to do nothin' notionate but thet," remarked Mrs. Nance, in speaking of it afterwards.

From Louisiana by Burnett, Frances Hodgson

He’s fussy sometimes and notionate, like the time when the surveyors were staying with us, and Mandy set some dishes on a chair.

From The House of Fulfilment by Martin, George Madden

Yaas," she said, expansively, "she's cur'us, kinder onsosherble 'n' notionate.

From Lodusky by Burnett, Frances Hodgson

She is as notionate as a child; and no one but my poor mother could ever manage her.

From Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part by Wilson, Augusta J. Evans

My boss is a very notionate old party.

From The Motor Maids at Sunrise Camp by Stokes, Katherine