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
Over the past year, the 28-year-old has attracted hundreds of thousands of followers for her whimsical fashion projects that incorporate coding and circuitry.
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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
Véronique Taittinger’s elegant, romantic brand specializing in dressing the bed and table has enlisted the artist Laila Gohar to add her whimsical touch to a 13-piece collection, where her signature beans manifest themselves in a Belgian-linen tablecloth and cocktail-napkins.
—Air Mail, 17 May 2025
Garden Graduation is all about creating a whimsical experience with floral outdoor place settings, picnic-style decor with gingham throws, and charcuterie boards.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
In a whimsical yet poignant exploration, Perry draws inspiration from the realm of Outsider Art, sparked by the discovery that visionary artist Madge Gill (1882–1961) once exhibited within these very walls, in 1942.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
Véronique Taittinger’s elegant, romantic brand specializing in dressing the bed and table has enlisted the artist Laila Gohar to add her whimsical touch to a 13-piece collection, where her signature beans manifest themselves in a Belgian-linen tablecloth and cocktail-napkins.
—Air Mail, 17 May 2025
Garden Graduation is all about creating a whimsical experience with floral outdoor place settings, picnic-style decor with gingham throws, and charcuterie boards.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
In a whimsical yet poignant exploration, Perry draws inspiration from the realm of Outsider Art, sparked by the discovery that visionary artist Madge Gill (1882–1961) once exhibited within these very walls, in 1942.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whimsical
Adjective
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Although bad things do happen to him, they are often caused by his own careless and impulsive nature.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Move slowly and be careful about impulsive ideas and actions.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Plus this mischievous creature had a lot of eccentric friends.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
24 May 2025
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There are also new characters for guests to greet and learn their lore — an eccentric monster hunter and a talented musician who regales guests with songs and tales.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Rising prices, fomenting trade wars, and uncertainty about when tariffs will go into effect has led to a volatile economic climate.—
Boone Ashworth,
Wired News,
4 June 2025
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Shortly after, Mars will square Uranus on June 15, creating a volatile energy between your desire for personal freedom and autonomy, versus unpredictable events that shake up your day-to-day routines and sense of stability.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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