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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as in impulsiveness
an inclination to sudden illogical changes of mind, ideas, or actions
her whimsicality made her an unpredictable companion
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Recent Examples of whimsical
Jane Kim, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
These whimsical drinking glasses are both cute and practical—not to mention available in a wide variety of icons.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
The beloved concrete birds, which first gained popularity in the late 20th century, are being rediscovered, resonating with a new audience that finds comfort in décor that feels unapologetically whimsical and nostalgic.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
Outside, the grounds strike a balance between playful and Zen-inspired, with a giant Jeff Koons balloon dog greeting visitors in the circular driveway—a whimsical touch that’s unlikely to convey with the property.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
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Adjective
Cottage gardens are filled with charming, whimsical, and natural elements, creating an enchanted look.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
These whimsical drinking glasses are both cute and practical—not to mention available in a wide variety of icons.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
The beloved concrete birds, which first gained popularity in the late 20th century, are being rediscovered, resonating with a new audience that finds comfort in décor that feels unapologetically whimsical and nostalgic.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
Outside, the grounds strike a balance between playful and Zen-inspired, with a giant Jeff Koons balloon dog greeting visitors in the circular driveway—a whimsical touch that’s unlikely to convey with the property.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsical
Adjective
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Mickey Todiwala Leaving software engineering wasn't an impulsive decision.—
Mike Winters
Mickey Todiwala,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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What moved me most in The Testaments was its cast of teenage girls — the Plums seemed to be sparkling, creative, impulsive, curious, deeply loyal, and ready to question the world around them.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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That impulsiveness was on display last year when the president pushed the Texas state legislature to gerrymander its electoral maps before the midterms in the hope of maintaining Republican control of Congress.—
Jason Willick,
Washington Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Malcolm's daughter is struggling in life and school, but her father's genetic toolkit only has belligerence, impulsiveness and thickheadedness, passed on by his on-screen parents.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Directed by Ben Stiller and produced by Judd Apatow, The Cable Guy featured Jim Carrey as an eccentric cable man who becomes fixated on one of his customers (Matthew Broderick).—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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In 2003, the eccentric financier reported to police that thousands of dollars in cash and a gun were stolen from his mansion on El Brillo Way, a dead-end street that ended on the Intracoastal Waterway.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Mario Tama | Getty Images Global stock markets remain volatile amid uncertainty in the Middle East and a focus on artificial intelligence stocks.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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But beyond this picturesque scene, there is a volatile combination of brutal rebel violence and a burgeoning Ebola outbreak.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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