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
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025
Overall, Venus in Libra will be a whimsical time to embrace our affections and aspirations for a select group of special people or one individual in particular.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
This toy combo features whimsical designs and interactive squeaker.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Candy Land – a whimsical dessert board showcasing some seasonal goodies and nostalgic surprises.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The Grinchmas festivities will take over Universal Plaza on the upper lot with plenty of whimsical Who-centric holiday activities and decor.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025
Overall, Venus in Libra will be a whimsical time to embrace our affections and aspirations for a select group of special people or one individual in particular.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
This toy combo features whimsical designs and interactive squeaker.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Candy Land – a whimsical dessert board showcasing some seasonal goodies and nostalgic surprises.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
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Finally, as ever, the potential for rash, impulsive decisions with disastrous long-term consequences is never out of mind with this franchise.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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When one patient, a new mother experiencing postpartum depression, commits an impulsive, desperate act, Linda is forced to contend with her own physically and emotionally unavailable husband.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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The synergy between Scorpio’s intensity and Aries’ impulsiveness can spark drama, but also breakthroughs, specifically in relationships or collaborations where unspoken truths have been building.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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Best Shopping Shoreline Village Located in Rainbow Harbor, the waterfront Shoreline Village has a small collection of eccentric boutiques and clothing shops, such as the Village Hat Shop or the trendy Queen Mary Couture.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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The former Arizona State standout has become known for his eccentric personality – both on and off the field.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Hundreds of people were killed in days of violence that shattered Kenya’s status as a stable democracy in a volatile region.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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The film tracks their volatile relationship amid Kerr’s professional highs and lows in MMA, including his substance abuse struggles.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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