as in impulsive
prone to sudden illogical changes of mind, ideas, or actions
it's hard to make plans with such a whimsical best friend
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Recent Examples of whimsical
Turn it into a whimsical place for reading and playing.
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Heather Bien, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
Pushing Daisies offers a whimsical plot and the kind of beautiful production design that would have inspired many a Pinterest board — if Pinterest had been around back in 2007.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Ceramic ladybugs may appear on the end of whimsical cutlery.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
With airy caning details, light and dark finishes, and unique curved silhouettes, the Springwood Collection feels light and whimsical, yet still versatile.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
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Heather Bien, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
Pushing Daisies offers a whimsical plot and the kind of beautiful production design that would have inspired many a Pinterest board — if Pinterest had been around back in 2007.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Ceramic ladybugs may appear on the end of whimsical cutlery.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
With airy caning details, light and dark finishes, and unique curved silhouettes, the Springwood Collection feels light and whimsical, yet still versatile.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for whimsical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsical
Adjective
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Your impulsive actions might disrupt something.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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While genuinely intrigued by Lucy, his inconsistency and impulsive reactions complicate their relationship, which was already competing with the lingering shadow of Stephen.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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An eccentric wood and steel door hints at the residence’s remarkable forms.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Walking into the hotel, you’re immediately greeted by eccentric art pieces, from sculptures to paintings and photographs, as well as the hotel’s staple mascot, the four-foot red penguin sculpted from recycled plastic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Key's Jerry is a disruption through and through, knocking everything just a little off-kilter with each volatile appearance.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Paul Weller is still a godlike figure, but the Jam themselves had a really distinct chemistry and sounded very volatile onstage and are among the great punk groups.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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