whimsy

[US]/ˈwɪmzi/
[UK]/ˈwɪmzi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. whimsical idea, fanciful notion, sense of humor

Example Sentences

His speech was full of whimsy.

the film is an awkward blend of whimsy and moralizing.

a touch of whimsy

adding a touch of whimsy

Real-world Examples

I have a strong suspicion our hosts are inclined to whimsy.

Source: And Then There Were None

It’s in villages like these where common-sense has stood firm against the fickle winds of architectural whimsy.

Source: Cloud Travel Handbook

It can do whimsy and eye-catching: its website currently features a functioning porcelain skateboard, a snip at 3,350 euros.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

And they weren't afraid to lean into nostalgia and whimsy.

Source: 99% unknown stories

They bring a sense of whimsy and nostalgia.

Source: 2 Broke Girls Season 1

I love it. Such a sense of whimsy.

Source: Desperate Housewives Video Edition Season 6

The Tilde is the squiggly line often used to indicate sarcasm or whimsy.

Source: Q&A in progress.

Come on, Caroline. Where's your sense of whimsy?

Source: 2 Broke Girls Season 5

His poems, rather than practising the British habits of evasion and whimsy, speak directly.

Source: The Economist Culture

Oh, they are.people love cupcakes. they bring a sense of whimsy and nostalgia.

Source: 2 Broke Girls Season 1

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