Whimsy: meaning, definitions and examples

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whimsy

[ ˈwɪmzi ]

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noun

Playfully quaint or fanciful behavior or humor. Whimsicality is often associated with creativity and imagination.

Synonyms

fancifulness, playfulness, quirkiness

Examples of usage

Her whimsy and creativity shone through in her artwork.
The movie was full of whimsy and charm.

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noun

An odd or fanciful notion. It refers to a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexpected.

Synonyms

caprice, impulse, whim

Examples of usage

She followed her whimsy and decided to travel the world.
His whimsy led him to pursue a career in music.

Translations

Translations of the word "whimsy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 capricho

🇮🇳 खेल

🇩🇪 Laune

🇮🇩 keanehan

🇺🇦 примха

🇵🇱 kaprys

🇯🇵 気まぐれ (kimagure)

🇫🇷 caprice

🇪🇸 capricho

🇹🇷 kapris

🇰🇷 변덕 (byeondeok)

🇸🇦 نزوة

🇨🇿 rozmar

🇸🇰 rozmar

🇨🇳 异想天开 (yìxiǎngtiānkāi)

🇸🇮 muha

🇮🇸 duttlungar

🇰🇿 күйгелектік

🇬🇪 კაპრიზი

🇦🇿 kapriz

🇲🇽 capricho

Word origin

The word 'whimsy' originated from the Middle English word 'whim-wham', meaning a whim or fancy. Over time, it evolved to 'whimsy' in the 17th century, referring to playful or fanciful behavior. The concept of whimsy is closely linked to creativity and imagination, often associated with artists, writers, and individuals who think outside the box.