Whimsically: meaning, definitions and examples

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whimsically

[ ˈwɪmzɪkli ]

^{Context #1}

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}

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:

🇵🇹 caprichosamente

🇮🇳 सनकी ढंग से

🇩🇪 launisch

🇮🇩 dengan main-main

🇺🇦 примхливо

🇵🇱 kapryśnie

🇯🇵 気まぐれに (kimagure ni)

🇫🇷 capricieusement

🇪🇸 caprichosamente

🇹🇷 kaprisli bir şekilde

🇰🇷 변덕스럽게 (byeondeokseureopge)

🇸🇦 بغرابة

🇨🇿 rozmarně

🇸🇰 rozmarne

🇨🇳 奇异地 (qíyì de)

🇸🇮 muho

🇮🇸 duttlungafullt

🇰🇿 қызықшылдықпен

🇬🇪 კაპრიზულად

🇦🇿 qəribə şəkildə

🇲🇽 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.