Synonyms of whimsy

whimsy

noun

ˈ(h)wim-zē 

variants also whimsey

as in whim

a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action

the pop singer's latest whimsy is that she has acting talent

Synonyms & Similar Words

• whim
• humor
• caprice
• notion
• vagary
• bee
• vagrancy
• fantasy
• impression
• fancy
• whimsicality
• maggot
• kink
• fancifulness
• freak
• crank
• thought
• image
• megrim
• capriciousness
• bee in one's bonnet
• freakishness
• concept
• impetuosity
• picture
• conception
• conceit
• inspiration
• brainstorm
• mind's eye

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of whimsy

And for pajama separates, something delicate but artistic like these charm necklaces from Agatha Paris adds a touch of whimsy. — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

And once the practical boxes are checked, that’s when the whimsy comes in. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026

While an option like the orange-and-white stripe accentuates the sofa’s inherent whimsy, it’d be easy to achieve a more serious look with one of the solid-colored upholstery options. — Alyssa Marino Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026

Jung recommends the whimsy of House of Hackney’s repeats, while French looks to prints from Pierre Frey, Sister Parish, and Soane Britain. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026