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
Despite TikTok’s recent troubles, the video-sharing platform has always been a plentiful source of fun, whimsical trends, and the owl impression meme has sparked a surprising amount of creativity.
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
His whimsical and precisely-staged tales play on the artifice of cinema as much as on the heightened emotions of their characters.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Grouping ceramic houses in the center of a table can be a whimsical alternative to classic candlesticks for ambience.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
And all the while, the magic and mystery are soundtracked by some of the most whimsical — and unhinged — songs the Bridgerton team can get.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2026
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
His whimsical and precisely-staged tales play on the artifice of cinema as much as on the heightened emotions of their characters.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Grouping ceramic houses in the center of a table can be a whimsical alternative to classic candlesticks for ambience.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
And all the while, the magic and mystery are soundtracked by some of the most whimsical — and unhinged — songs the Bridgerton team can get.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsical
Adjective
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The challenge is resisting impulsive decisions driven by anxiety.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Anyone who has made an impulsive decision in a moment of intense emotion knows that feelings shape our choices just as much as rational thought.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Canadian American performer earned acclaim playing eccentric characters across film and television, from comedic roles to dramatic parts in prestige productions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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This question has rattled around in thousands of runners’ brains throughout January, due to an eccentric athletic competition.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That will entail the coöperation of finance and industry, which, weary of the current Administration’s volatile economic and foreign policy, are likely to support a challenger who can steady the boat.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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The deep, indomitable and occasionally volatile Penguins soared again on Saturday.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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