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whimsy

noun

variants: also whimsey

Synonyms and Antonyms of whimsy

a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action

the pop singerʼs latest whimsy is that she has acting talent

Synonyms of whimsy

bee, caprice, crank, fancy, freak, humor, kink, maggot, megrim, notion, vagary, vagrancy, whim

Words Related to whimsy

capriciousness, fancifulness, fantasy (also phantasy), freakishness, impetuosity, whimsicality

concept, conception, image, impression, mind's eye, picture, thought

brainstorm, inspiration

Phrases Synonymous with whimsy

bee in one's bonnet

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