whimsical

adjective
UK: /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/
US: /ˈhwɪmzɪkəl/

  1. Unusual and strange in a way that is funny or appealing.

    1. The whimsical decorations made everyone smile at the party.
    2. She has a whimsical sense of style, often wearing bright colors and unusual accessories.

  2. Acting or behaving in a capricious manner; unpredictable.

    1. His whimsical decisions often surprised his colleagues at work.
    2. The whimsical nature of the weather made it difficult to plan outdoor activities.

Synonyms

playful quirky capricious unpredictable fanciful

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "whimsical" in English means: Unusual and strange in a way that is funny or appealing., Acting or behaving in a capricious manner; unpredictable..

The phonetic transcription of "whimsical" is /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/ in British English and /ˈhwɪmzɪkəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "whimsical": playful, quirky, capricious, unpredictable, fanciful.

Example usage of "whimsical": "The whimsical decorations made everyone smile at the party.". More examples on the page.