whimsy

whim·sy

noun \ˈhwim-zē, ˈwim-\

: a playful or amusing quality : a sense of humor or playfulness

plural whimsies also whimseys

Full Definition of WHIMSY

1

:  whim, caprice

2

:  the quality or state of being whimsical or fanciful <the designer's new line showed a touch of whimsy>

3

:  a fanciful or fantastic device, object, or creation especially in writing or art

Variants of WHIMSY

whim·sy also whim·sey \ˈhwim-zē, ˈwim-\

Examples of WHIMSY

1. The designer's new line showed a touch of whimsy.
2. a bit of decorative whimsy

Origin of WHIMSY

irregular from whim-wham

First Known Use: 1605

Related to WHIMSY

Synonyms

bee, caprice, crank, fancy, freak, humor, kink, maggot, megrim, notion, vagary, vagrancy, whim (also whimsey)

Related Words

capriciousness, fancifulness, fantasy (also phantasy), freakishness, impetuosity, whimsicality; conceit; concept, conception, image, impression, mind's eye, picture, thought; brainstorm, inspiration

Rhymes with WHIMSY

flimsy, slimsy