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

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

To add some whimsy and eclecticism, add character with hardware, Schlegelmilch suggests. — The Spruce, 5 Aug. 2026

When Usher and Fuller began working on the project four years ago, the musician wanted to weave whimsy throughout the space so the kids were free to dream and play. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026