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
Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 June 2026
The 30 rooms have been fully updated with whimsical furnishings and warm tones throughout, plus details like in-room soaking tubs.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
The Thyses’ whimsical yard has since been reimagined for entertaining with multiple seating areas, a rebuilt pool, an outdoor kitchen, a covered retreat, a fire pit, new landscaping, stone pavers and lighting.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
The Socceroos have one of the more whimsical nicknames in the world and join their North American hosts in calling the sport soccer.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 13 June 2026
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Adjective
The protest was met with violent response by authorities, who are seen tackling protesters in whimsical costumes.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 June 2026
The 30 rooms have been fully updated with whimsical furnishings and warm tones throughout, plus details like in-room soaking tubs.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
The Thyses’ whimsical yard has since been reimagined for entertaining with multiple seating areas, a rebuilt pool, an outdoor kitchen, a covered retreat, a fire pit, new landscaping, stone pavers and lighting.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
The Socceroos have one of the more whimsical nicknames in the world and join their North American hosts in calling the sport soccer.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsical
Adjective
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Kat makes the impulsive decision to marry Charlie, who agrees to remain in the relationship for a few months for the positive press.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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The criteria include frantic efforts to avoid abandonment, having unstable relationships, identity disturbance, impulsive behavior, chronic feelings of emptiness, intense anger, emotional instability, paranoia or dissociation under stress, and recurrent suicidal behavior or self-harm.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
11 June 2026
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O’Hara, who played spoiled, eccentric housewife Moira Rose, and Elliott, who played quirky town mayor Roland Schitt, shared the screen for the entirety of the series.—
Janey Wetzel,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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The cursed man who sees UFOs is Christo Roppolo, an eccentric Californian who claims to have videotaped multiple sightings over the years.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 June 2026
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Both oil prices and global equities have been volatile on news of negotiations.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Guarantees and warranties Warranties provide vital financial peace of mind when dealing with volatile seasonal pests summer heat brings out.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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