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
Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
Known for its whimsical décor and creative spirit, the shop will also host nontraditional weddings, keeping with the brand's reputation for unique celebrations since its founding in 2003.
—/ Cbs Miami, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
For bird lovers who want to recreate this whimsical display, fill a medium-size pot with about three-quarters full with potting mix, then place a faux bird's nest from the crafts shop on top (lightly fill it with potting mix as well).
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Margot Robbie’s Catherine is whimsical, impulsive and occasionally delusional, a woman intoxicated by her own volatility.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
This time, however, the retro silhouettes are being taken over by whimsical, maximalist details.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
Known for its whimsical décor and creative spirit, the shop will also host nontraditional weddings, keeping with the brand's reputation for unique celebrations since its founding in 2003.
—/ Cbs Miami, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
For bird lovers who want to recreate this whimsical display, fill a medium-size pot with about three-quarters full with potting mix, then place a faux bird's nest from the crafts shop on top (lightly fill it with potting mix as well).
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Margot Robbie’s Catherine is whimsical, impulsive and occasionally delusional, a woman intoxicated by her own volatility.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsical
Adjective
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Margot Robbie’s Catherine is whimsical, impulsive and occasionally delusional, a woman intoxicated by her own volatility.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Intuition without reflection can become impulsive.—
Malana VanTyler,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Paranoia’s impulsiveness, fixation, and self consciousness are mirrored in romance as a desire to be perceived in a particular way by a specific audience, a curiosity to uncover something deeper and more vital, and the desire to disappear into a world safe from outside perceptions.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 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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Jenner’s red carpet fashion, however, isn’t always so eccentric.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The film’s eccentric flourishes may sound corny, but the writer-directors Eleanor Wilson and Alex Huston Fischer ground the premise in a deeply sincere sense of yearning.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images As stock markets continue to be volatile, investors looking for a stable income stream can bolster their portfolios with the addition of attractive dividend stocks.—
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CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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Core inflation, which strips out volatile categories, was also right in line with expectations.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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