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
Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
His work has been described as often whimsical, always hopeful, and is appreciated by children and those with no formal art training.
—Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2025
Prada is no stranger to whimsical holiday campaigns.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
What began as a whimsical experiment has turned into a daily ritual that Vroom says has transformed her mood, focus and even her physical health.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Cotton told Architectural Digest that Allen wanted to make the house as whimsical as possible.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
His work has been described as often whimsical, always hopeful, and is appreciated by children and those with no formal art training.
—Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2025
Prada is no stranger to whimsical holiday campaigns.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
What began as a whimsical experiment has turned into a daily ritual that Vroom says has transformed her mood, focus and even her physical health.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsical
Adjective
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Concerned that Barack Obama was running away with the race, John McCain made an impulsive gamble, boldly picking the largely unknown Alaska governor Sarah Palin.—
Time,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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His demeanor speaks to the archer's fiery nature and impulsive behavior, keeping their characteristics in sync.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Some viewers find her impulsiveness more irritating than endearing.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Farrell’s Sonny Crockett is a brooding, messy, temperamental cop whose impulsiveness and (ahem) intensity is balanced by his mopey vulnerability.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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One man who became obsessed with Garfield after his 1880 speech was the eccentric Charles Guiteau (Matthew Macfadyen), and the series follows his attempts to get a job in the administration.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Heagerty will play Seph Marigold, Courteney’s eccentric and proud longtime stalker who just might turn out to also be her hero.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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First, the electrodes and electrolytes are adjusted to handle high temperatures, specifically replacing the volatile liquid electrolyte used in traditional Li batteries.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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Taking the long view Many finance leaders remain cautious, viewing bitcoin as too volatile—especially recently—compared to traditional assets.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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