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
Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
To activate the campaign, Loewe launched a lantern festival at Nanjing‘s historical Yuyuan Garden, featuring adorable mascots such as the whimsical platypus, a contemplative horse, and a slender deer.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
David Walliams’ story of the Meek family and the whimsical monster that bedevils them is now a family film, thanks to Taika Waititi and director Jeffrey Walker.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Residents have long used directional descriptors and whimsical nicknames for their houses instead of addresses.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Every room in this home, designed by Heidi Caillier, is a masterclass in creating a space that feels nostalgic, whimsical, and cozy, yet somehow also fresh, sophisticated, and refined.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
To activate the campaign, Loewe launched a lantern festival at Nanjing‘s historical Yuyuan Garden, featuring adorable mascots such as the whimsical platypus, a contemplative horse, and a slender deer.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
David Walliams’ story of the Meek family and the whimsical monster that bedevils them is now a family film, thanks to Taika Waititi and director Jeffrey Walker.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Residents have long used directional descriptors and whimsical nicknames for their houses instead of addresses.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsical
Adjective
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The difference between decisive and impulsive is data.—
Christopher DiLella,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2026
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In hindsight, the whole process was impulsive.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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Lofland says that while Cooper’s decisions might frustrate the audience, his impulsiveness is an important part of what makes the character tick.—
William Earl,
Variety,
14 Dec. 2025
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The novel Elphie follows the witch from infancy, shaped by her mother Melena’s impulsiveness and her father Frex’s stern piety, and navigating the jealousies that arise with the arrivals of her siblings, Nessarose and Shell.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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True to his unpredictable, eccentric and singular nature, Parsons conducted interviews via hologram.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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Although the atmosphere is geared toward singing, the eccentric bar offers a spacious dancing floor for guests.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Key's Jerry is a disruption through and through, knocking everything just a little off-kilter with each volatile appearance.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Paul Weller is still a godlike figure, but the Jam themselves had a really distinct chemistry and sounded very volatile onstage and are among the great punk groups.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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