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
The series also teaches children scientific and mechanical concepts in a whimsical, charming way.
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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Apr. 2026
Despite it being oversized and roomy, the blouse’s lace collar and balloon sleeves make the top feel whimsical and put-together.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Justin and Hailey Bieber went the fun and whimsical route for their matching tattoos.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Mismatching plates and glasses will add to the whimsical look, so consider thrifting some vintage glassware for the party.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for whimsical
Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Apr. 2026
Despite it being oversized and roomy, the blouse’s lace collar and balloon sleeves make the top feel whimsical and put-together.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Justin and Hailey Bieber went the fun and whimsical route for their matching tattoos.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Mismatching plates and glasses will add to the whimsical look, so consider thrifting some vintage glassware for the party.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for whimsical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsical
Adjective
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The ultimate goal is never an impulsive diagnosis.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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For svn4vr, a devout Christian whose music grapples with the demands of faith, the impulsive workflow conveys a religious fervor.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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An eccentric burnout, someone for whom the eighties had been dazzling but dimming at the same time.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The series chronicles the exploits of Kuashal Niroula and Danny Garcia as they are roped into an impressive group of eccentric, like-minded con artists to form the ‘gay grifters’ swindling a bevy of unsuspecting victims out of millions in cash and property over a decade plus.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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It's been an eventful first month on the job for Pat Lyons, the new athletic director at the University of Rhode Island, who takes the reins in Kingston during a volatile time in college sports, with the billions of dollars available in media rights turning the NCAA into a conduit for big business.—
Kathleen Hill,
The Providence Journal,
11 Apr. 2026
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Flying is the company’s second Nova-C lander named Athena featuring NASA’s PRIME-1 drill, to land a drill and mass spectrometer near the south pole of the moon in order to demonstrate the feasibility of in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) and measure the volatile content of subsurface samples.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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