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
This charming ground cover is perfect for shady, whimsical gardens.
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
This story features whimsical illustrations with a fascinating variety of these colorful amphibians.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Designed by group collaborator and designer Dorothee Meilichzon, the rooms’ whimsical stylings are cleverly counterbalanced with classic details like parquet flooring, white walls and linens, and light wood.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Her co-star in these whimsical home productions?
—Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
This story features whimsical illustrations with a fascinating variety of these colorful amphibians.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Designed by group collaborator and designer Dorothee Meilichzon, the rooms’ whimsical stylings are cleverly counterbalanced with classic details like parquet flooring, white walls and linens, and light wood.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Her co-star in these whimsical home productions?
—Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsical
Adjective
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That decline often leads to impulsive or overly cautious actions.—
Fazila Shahid,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Just be wise about your investments — avoid impulsive window shopping in favor of researching quality items that increase your quality of life.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There's macho panache and white-knuckle action sequences aplenty as Pitt's eccentric Formula 1 veteran plays reluctant mentor to a hotshot rookie (Damson Idris).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Zetter Clerkenwell The Zetter Clerkenwell feels like staying at an eccentric aunt’s quintessentially London townhouse.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Ultraviolet light from its host star triggers the creation of sulfur dioxide in the upper atmosphere, and a massive sub-surface magma ocean acts as a buffer, storing and releasing volatile gases over billions of years.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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The volatile crude oil prices causing retail gasoline prices to swing up sharply have had the same effect on the price of jet fuel.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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