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Whimsical: meaning, definitions and examples

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whimsical

 

[ ˈwɪmzɪkəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing someone's behavior

Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way. Whimsical behavior is often unpredictable and spontaneous.

Synonyms

capricious, eccentric, quirky

Examples of usage

  • She had a whimsical sense of humor that always made everyone laugh.
  • The artist's whimsical paintings were a hit at the art show.
Context #2 | Adjective

describing something's appearance

Having an unusual or fantastical appearance that is charming or amusing. Whimsical designs often incorporate elements of fantasy and creativity.

Synonyms

fanciful, playful, whimsied

Examples of usage

  • The garden was filled with whimsical sculptures of animals and fairies.
  • The children's book was illustrated with whimsical drawings of talking animals.

Translations

Translations of the word "whimsical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caprichoso

🇮🇳 अलमस्त

🇩🇪 launisch

🇮🇩 aneh

🇺🇦 примхливий

🇵🇱 kapryśny

🇯🇵 気まぐれな (kimagure na)

🇫🇷 capricieux

🇪🇸 caprichoso

🇹🇷 kaprisli

🇰🇷 변덕스러운 (byeondeokseureoun)

🇸🇦 متقلب

🇨🇿 rozmarný

🇸🇰 rozmarný

🇨🇳 异想天开的 (yìxiǎngtiānkāi de)

🇸🇮 mušičast

🇮🇸 hégómi

🇰🇿 қызыққұмар

🇬🇪 ჭირვეული

🇦🇿 qəribə

🇲🇽 caprichoso

Etymology

The word 'whimsical' originated from the noun 'whim', which first appeared in the early 17th century to describe a sudden desire or change of mind. Over time, 'whimsical' evolved to encompass the idea of playful or fanciful behavior and appearance. The term is often associated with creativity, imagination, and a touch of unpredictability.

See also: whim, whimsicality, whimsically, whimsicalness, whimsied, whimsy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,877, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.