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fancifulness

noun

Definition of fancifulnessnext
as in whimsicality

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  1. capriciousness
  2. whimsy
  3. fantasy
  4. impetuosity
  5. vagary
Noun
  • Trump’s credibility has been undercut by his own capriciousness.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Her capriciousness leads her into an affair with a frustrated professor, Mark (Michael Angarano), who compliments her writing and composes pretentious, backhandedly insulting poems about their not-quite-love.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of capriciousness
Noun
  • Fall also brings a seasonal dose of whimsy to downtown West Jefferson.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The varying shapes and sizes give the manicure a whimsy, almost candy-like finish that catches the light from every angle.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of whimsy
Noun
  • Football is putting itself in a bit of jeopardy, allowing people to experience it without caring, entertaining the fantasy and gambling and the social aspect.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Directed by Kei Oikawa and based on the manga series by Nagano, the fantasy adventure follows Chiikawa and companions traveling to an island paradise before uncovering an ominous threat.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of fantasy
Noun
  • Two centuries later, the Greek historian Polybius contrasted Roman discipline, order, and rationality with Celtic impetuosity, chaos, and passion on the battlefield.
    — Michele Gelfand, Foreign Affairs, 22 June 2021
  • His sacred vows didn’t stop Kelly from displaying the impetuosity that brands this city’s fans.
    — Frank Fitzpatrick, Philly.com, 14 Apr. 2018
Definition of impetuosity
Noun
  • There is really no way to talk about the film unless one falls back on wispy vagaries and pointed allusions to cinematic precedents, or just explaining the act one set-up and then stopping with the warning that things get really weird thereafter.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Of course, the ultimate risk for owning these stocks is familiar to all investors, namely the vagaries of the market itself.
    — Norah Rami, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of vagary
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“Fancifulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fancifulness. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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