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
Pulling this makeshift pantsuit together is a fun and whimsical pair of walking sandals.
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Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025
Antoni Gaudí’s work is instantly recognizable: whimsical, organic, and teeming with movement.
—Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2025
The colors are vibrant and the prints are whimsical, yet classy.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025
This summer, though, the short crop takes on a more whimsical feel, like this cut by Caja on Instagram.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 30 May 2025
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Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025
Antoni Gaudí’s work is instantly recognizable: whimsical, organic, and teeming with movement.
—Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2025
The colors are vibrant and the prints are whimsical, yet classy.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025
This summer, though, the short crop takes on a more whimsical feel, like this cut by Caja on Instagram.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for whimsical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsical
Adjective
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Although bad things do happen to him, they are often caused by his own careless and impulsive nature.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Move slowly and be careful about impulsive ideas and actions.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The general public quickly soured to the idea of the eccentric CEO playing a key role in the administration.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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After establishing the eccentric lawyer’s journey into crimefighting, Elsbeth was able to build upon that foundation in season 2.—
Alamin Yohannes,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Rising prices, fomenting trade wars, and uncertainty about when tariffs will go into effect has led to a volatile economic climate.—
Boone Ashworth,
Wired News,
4 June 2025
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Shortly after, Mars will square Uranus on June 15, creating a volatile energy between your desire for personal freedom and autonomy, versus unpredictable events that shake up your day-to-day routines and sense of stability.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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