whimsy

noun

ˈ(h)wim-zē How to pronounce whimsy (audio)
variants also whimsey
Definition of whimsynext
as in whim
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 of whimsy Both this percale comforter and linen quilt would be perfect for staying cozy yet cool in warm weather, while the snowflake sheet set will add some wintry whimsy that kids will love snuggling into. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026 The mood of the season was very much about rethinking everyday basics—and to inject your wardrobe with a fresh sense of whimsy and personality. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 July 2026 Of course, the matter is likely a publicity stunt or a bit of whimsy, rather than a serious attempt to use robots to beg for money. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Plus, the shed kit comes with flower boxes and shutters for even more whimsy. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for whimsy
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  1. whim
  2. humor
  3. caprice
Noun
  • Prior to cinemas or concert halls, traveling poets would entertain crowds with tall tales of the Trojan War, its flawed heroes, the whims and meddling of the gods, and Odysseus’s perilous journey home.
    — Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • By their very nature, pop-ups are fluid and subject to the whims of weather.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of whim
Noun
  • Now these artists are exploring the relationship between humor and faith with audiences that are feeling the impact of artificial intelligence on creativity and culture.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • Moreno then took Episodes 3 and 4, bringing his flair for humor and character to the introduction of Fernanda del Carpio, a key antagonist.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 17 July 2026
Definition of humor
Noun
  • However, the success of these provisions will depend on the caprice of local politics.
    — Christopher Calton, Oc Register, 29 June 2026
  • But statistics fail to convey the humanity of yard sales—the caprice, whimsy, and high spirits, as well as the cunning, weirdness, and heartbreak, that charge and thicken the air when two people agree to perform an off-the-books monetary transaction.
    — Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Definition of caprice

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