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whimsical

/ˈwɪmzɪkəl/
whim · si · cal
Adverb:whimsically
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whimsical Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.

Example

"The children's book was filled with whimsical illustrations of talking woodland creatures."

2

Acting or behaving in a capricious manner; subject to sudden, unpredictable changes of mood or mind.

Example

"Spring weather in the mountains is notoriously whimsical, shifting from warm sunshine to snow within an hour."

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• Nearby Words

whim
whimbrel
whimper
whimsical
whimsicality
whimsically
whimsy

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-17th century from the earlier obsolete noun 'whim-wham' (meaning a trinket or flight of fancy), which itself is of uncertain, likely Scandinavian origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Whimsical. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/whimsical
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