Choose the Right Synonym for whim

caprice, whim, vagary, crotchet mean an irrational or unpredictable idea or desire. caprice stresses lack of apparent motivation and suggests willfulness. by sheer caprice she quit her job whim implies a fantastic, capricious turn of mind or inclination. an odd antique that was bought on a whim vagary stresses the erratic, irresponsible character of the notion or desire. he had been prone to strange vagaries crotchet implies an eccentric opinion or preference. a serious scientist equally known for his bizarre crotchets

Examples of whim in a Sentence

It's hard to predict voters' whims. on a whim, we stopped at the roadside stand to get ice cream

Recent Examples on the Web After all, save for Wong and the sorcerers, the other Avengers can’t travel anywhere on a whim. — Chris Smith, BGR, 9 May 2022 Its roots in the Constitution give the concept of stare decisis greater weight such that precedent can’t be trimmed or narrowed simply because a judge might want to on a whim. — Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 3 May 2022 Thankfully, the Steam version offers online multiplayer for those who can't just gather 11 friends in their house on a whim. — Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 29 Apr. 2022 For starters, Russia's gas fields won't stop pumping gas just because a pipeline is closed, because scaling down operations on a whim is too costly. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2022 Inside, the atmosphere is hushed and discreet, with the assurance that intuitive service attends your every whim. — Claire Messud, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2022 The most lavish suites on cruise ships fuse the best cutting-edge technology with the timeless luxury of 24-hour butler service, catering to your every whim. — Zachary Laks, CNN, 19 Apr. 2022 To top it off, each of the new villas comes complete with a dedicated host to cater to your every whim and provide a packing/unpacking service if required. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2022 For a full generation now, every whim has been available with minimal effort. — Andrew Scivally, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2021 See More

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