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whimsy

noun

ˈ(h)wim-zē

variants also whimsey

as in humor

a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action the pop singer's latest whimsy is that she has acting talent

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Recent Examples on the Web In a protest blending whimsy and frustration, thousands of Barcelona residents turned against mass tourism on Saturday. —

Byeva Roytburg, Fortune, 9 July 2024 Find it on Amazon Embrace Your Free Spirit With This Bohemian Floral Dress Embrace your inner free spirit with bohemian floral dresses, where each petal tells a tale of whimsy and wanderlust. —

Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2024 Ian is a strong but sweet name that also evokes a sense of whimsy and charm. —

Sarah Vanbuskirk, Parents, 30 July 2024 It was buoyed, however, by Duvall, whose unique charm and childlike whimsy as host and presenter of each tale was the perfect fairy dust. —

Dan Heching, CNN, 13 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for whimsy

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