Thesaurus
variants:
also whimsey
Synonyms of whimsy
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action
- the pop singer's latest whimsy is that she has acting talent
Synonyms for whimsy
Words Related to whimsy
Phrases Synonymous with whimsy
Keep scrolling for more
Learn More about whimsy
Thesaurus Entries near whimsy
See More Nearby EntriesCite this Entry
“Whimsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsy. Accessed 10 May. 2021.
Style: MLA
MLA
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Comments on whimsy
What made you want to look up whimsy? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Star Wars Words Quiz
-
- The bounty portion of bounty hunters (such as Boba Fett) comes from a Latin word meaning
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Share whimsy
Time Traveler for whimsy
The first known use of whimsy was in 1605
See more words from the same year