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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Recent Examples of whimsical
Deep cherry red, black, and white come together to create a whimsical world of dice, cards, sad clowns, and a ticking pocketwatch.
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Samantha Brash, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
Expect a whimsical yet extensive drinks program here, including surprisingly delicious non-alcoholic cocktail concoctions.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
This style is perfect to add some whimsical romance to a look.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
His red-carpet ensembles showcase a whimsical sense of fun, rather than an obsession with image.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Samantha Brash, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
Expect a whimsical yet extensive drinks program here, including surprisingly delicious non-alcoholic cocktail concoctions.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
This style is perfect to add some whimsical romance to a look.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
His red-carpet ensembles showcase a whimsical sense of fun, rather than an obsession with image.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for whimsical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsical
Adjective
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Intuition without reflection can become impulsive.—
Malana VanTyler,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Midmonth, your dreams will demand discipline, but by late February, impatience will spark impulsive moves that could ripple through your finances and alliances.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For those unfamiliar with him, Piëch was an eccentric and autocratic engineering mastermind responsible for the original Audi Quattro and the modern VW Beetle.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2026
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All these eccentric titles befit their elusive nature.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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His Roc Nation entertainment company has partnered with the NFL to produce the Super Bowl Halftime Shows since 2019 and is responsible for the politically volatile but culturally momentous choice to bring Bad Bunny to the stage Sunday.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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That also includes the lives of our officers when faced with armed juveniles in volatile situations.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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