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Whimsy

Verb / ˈwɪmsi: / / ˈhwɪmsi: / Another word for whimsy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

playfully quaint or fanciful behavior or humor

Synonyms & similar words

whimsey arbitrariness whim capriciousness whimsicality flightiness notion fancifulness playfulness whimsey quirkiness caprice fantasy imagination eccentricity lightness originality whim fancy whimsicality fun amusement jocularity levity merriment pleasantry jest

Example sentences

  1. The book was filled with whimsy and magic.
  2. The artist's paintings were full of whimsy and color.
  3. The children's playground had a whimsical design with its giant mushroom and butterfly structures.
  4. The comedian's jokes were full of whimsy and silliness.
  5. The fashion designer's collection had a whimsical and playful theme.

Quotes

  • If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things. - Albert Einstein
  • The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt
  • You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. - C.S. Lewis

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