whimsy

noun
UK: /ˈwɪmzi/
US: /ˈwɪmzi/

  1. The quality of being amusing and unusual.

    1. Her art has a touch of whimsy that makes people smile.
    2. The store's decor is filled with whimsy, creating a playful atmosphere.

  2. A spontaneous or capricious notion or act.

    1. On a whim, she bought a new hat, embracing the whimsy.
    2. The project was started on a moment of whimsy, with no clear plan.

Synonyms

caprice fancy whim humor
whimsy verb

  1. To be full of or characterized by whimsy.

    1. She likes to whimsy through the garden path each morning.
    2. The artist tried to whimsy up the room with colorful details.
whimsy adjective

  1. Having a playful or unpredictable quality.

    1. The whimsy design made everyone cheerful.
    2. The whimsy music box had a dancing bear on top, spinning around.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "whimsy" in English means: The quality of being amusing and unusual., A spontaneous or capricious notion or act..

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

Synonyms for "whimsy": caprice, fancy, whim, humor.

Example usage of "whimsy": "Her art has a touch of whimsy that makes people smile.". More examples on the page.