as in impulsive
prone to sudden illogical changes of mind, ideas, or actions
it's hard to make plans with such a whimsical best friend
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Recent Examples of whimsical
The whimsical decor delivers a fresh take on the classic Palm Beach aesthetic with plenty of Instagram-worthy moments.
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Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
In this suite, the messages are a bit more whimsical in nature and invite viewers to a treasure hunt.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
In the entryway, mauve, brass gold, and heavy woodwork have been replaced with white walls, a subtle light fixture, and a whimsical wall treatment featuring four-leaf clovers, as a tribute to Mary Carol’s Irish mother.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 1 Aug. 2025
The whimsical garden aesthetic is trending—and not just on social media.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025
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Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
In this suite, the messages are a bit more whimsical in nature and invite viewers to a treasure hunt.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
In the entryway, mauve, brass gold, and heavy woodwork have been replaced with white walls, a subtle light fixture, and a whimsical wall treatment featuring four-leaf clovers, as a tribute to Mary Carol’s Irish mother.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 1 Aug. 2025
The whimsical garden aesthetic is trending—and not just on social media.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsical
Adjective
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For example: • Excitement can spark innovation or lead to impulsive decisions.—
Marc Brackett,
Fortune,
12 Aug. 2025
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That impulsive rescue set off a chain reaction that would change everything.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Everyone has an eccentric type of character in their family.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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The show's 14th season brings the Hill family and their eccentric neighbors — including much of the show's original cast — back for more.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Not too happy about the volatile nature of PLTR stock?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, core prices rose 3.1%, up from 2.9% in June.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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