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
Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
Dreams here are neither hazy nor surreal (give or take a few whimsical sight gags throughout).
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 10 July 2025
Fans of the whimsical writer-director may have been surprised by pulse-pounding scenes involving exploding airplanes.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 9 July 2025
From empty perfume bottles, feathers, thread, semi-precious stones, fabrics and pure silver, the designer’s work is thoroughly intuitive, where Syed reaches deep into her subconscious, pulling out whimsical ideas and concepts that are then crystallized into ornaments.
—Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Adjective
Here's how to blend the magic of cottagecore with the edge of dark academia for an effortlessly whimsical look.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
Dreams here are neither hazy nor surreal (give or take a few whimsical sight gags throughout).
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 10 July 2025
Fans of the whimsical writer-director may have been surprised by pulse-pounding scenes involving exploding airplanes.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 9 July 2025
From empty perfume bottles, feathers, thread, semi-precious stones, fabrics and pure silver, the designer’s work is thoroughly intuitive, where Syed reaches deep into her subconscious, pulling out whimsical ideas and concepts that are then crystallized into ornaments.
—Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsical
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Outfits that once felt aspirational quickly become irrelevant, leaving behind a cycle of impulsive purchases, lukewarm satisfaction, and the constant itch for reinvention.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Essence,
8 July 2025
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Back in 1937, Winfield James, Harry Caldwell and Jimmy Pickard — three impulsive teens from Abilene, just out of high school and trying to avoid summer jobs — paddled a small canoe some 660 miles down the Colorado from Ballinger, Texas, to the Gulf of Mexico.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Despite his eccentric and theatrical nature, Nagumo proves to be a valuable ally to Sakamoto and his family.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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Historic rehab meets eccentric minimalism An owl on a table.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
13 July 2025
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That matters for investors seeking capital preservation as equity and bond markets remain volatile.—
Artem Milinchuk,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Yet, her bounce-back with a 2-under across the next 15 holes shows how volatile golf can be.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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