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whimsicality

/ˌwɪm.zɪˈkæl.ə.ti/
whim · si · cal · i · ty
Adverb:whimsically
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Plural:whimsicalities
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Adjective:whimsical
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whimsicality Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being playfully quaint, fanciful, or unpredictable in nature.

Example

"The illustrator's charming sense of whimsicality made the children's book an instant classic."

2

A fanciful, eccentric, or capricious idea, action, or trait.

Example

"The old Victorian mansion was filled with architectural whimsicalities, including hidden staircases and turret windows."

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• Rhymes for whimsicality

• Nearby Words

whimbrel
whimper
whimsical
whimsicality
whimsically
whimsy
whinchat

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 17th century from 'whimsical' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ity'. 'Whimsical' itself derives from the earlier English dialect word 'whim-wham' (meaning a trinket or odd fancy), which was later shortened to 'whim'.

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