Whimsical: meaning, definitions and examples

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whimsical

[ ˈwɪmzɪkəl ]

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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.

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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

fantasioso
excêntrico

🇮🇳 अलमस्त

विचित्र
सनकी

🇩🇪 launisch

wunderlich
fantasievoll

🇮🇩 aneh

penuh khayalan
eksentrik

🇺🇦 примхливий

фантазійний
ексцентричний

🇵🇱 kapryśny

fantazyjny
ekscentryczny

🇯🇵 気まぐれな (kimagure na)

ファンタジックな (fantajikku na)
風変わりな (fuugawari na)

🇫🇷 capricieux

fantaisiste
excentrique

🇪🇸 caprichoso

fantasioso
excéntrico

🇹🇷 kaprisli

hayalperest
eksantrik

🇰🇷 변덕스러운 (byeondeokseureoun)

공상적인 (gongsangjeogin)
특이한 (teugihan)

🇸🇦 متقلب

خيالي
غريب الأطوار

🇨🇿 rozmarný

fantazijní
výstřední

🇸🇰 rozmarný

fantazijný
výstredný

🇨🇳 异想天开的 (yìxiǎngtiānkāi de)

幻想的 (huànxiǎng de)
古怪的 (gǔguài de)

🇸🇮 mušičast

domiseln
ekscentričen

🇮🇸 hégómi

ímyndunarveikur
sérvitur

🇰🇿 қызыққұмар

қиялшыл
эксцентричный

🇬🇪 ჭირვეული

ფანტაზიური
ექსცენტრიული

🇦🇿 qəribə

təsəvvüri
eksantrik

🇲🇽 caprichoso

fantasioso
excéntrico

Word origin

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.