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whimsically

 

[ หˆwษชmzษชkli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

used in a playful or amusing manner

In a whimsical manner; with a sense of playful or amusing behavior.

Synonyms

amusingly, playfully

Examples of usage

  • She smiled whimsically at the thought.
  • He whimsically danced around the room.
Context #2 | Adjective

having a sense of playful or amusing behavior

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

Synonyms

fanciful, playful, quaint

Examples of usage

  • The whimsical decorations added a touch of fun to the party.
  • She had a whimsical sense of humor.

Translations

Translations of the word "whimsically" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caprichosamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคจเค•เฅ€ เคขเค‚เค— เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช launisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan main-main

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะผั…ะปะธะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kapryล›nie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฐ—ใพใใ‚Œใซ (kimagure ni)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท capricieusement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caprichosamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaprisli bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ€๋•์Šค๋Ÿฝ๊ฒŒ (byeondeokseureopge)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุบุฑุงุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozmarnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozmarne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅ‡ๅผ‚ๅœฐ (qรญyรฌ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ muho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ duttlungafullt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะทั‹า›ัˆั‹ะปะดั‹า›ะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒžแƒ แƒ˜แƒ–แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™ribษ™ ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caprichosamente

Word origin

The word 'whimsically' originates from the noun 'whimsy', which comes from the Middle English word 'whimsey', meaning 'caprice, fancy, or whim'. The sense of playfulness and amusement associated with 'whimsically' reflects its historical roots in expressions of fanciful or quirky behavior.

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

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,442 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.