whimsy — playful or fanciful behavior or humor; a thing that is fanciful or odd
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: playful or fanciful behavior or humor; a thing that is fanciful or odd
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɪmzi/
Example Sentences
- The cafe's decor had a delightful whimsy with teapots hanging from the ceiling.
- My grandmother's garden was a world of whimsy, complete with gnomes riding tiny bicycles.
- The movie balanced serious themes with moments of pure whimsy.
whimsy
NOUN[/ˈwɪmzi/]
playful or fanciful behavior or humor; a thing that is fanciful or odd
a young child wearing a makeshift crown waves a wooden spoon like a magic wand at their toys. Stuffed animals and toy blocks begin floating and dancing through the air in impossible ways. A teddy bear spins gracefully while building blocks form a floating castle in mid-air. The child giggles with delight as their imagination brings the room to life. Other toys on shelves seem to wiggle and move as if awakening from the magical spell. playful and fanciful behavior that defies logic but brings pure joy
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 16th-century 'whim-wham' meaning a fanciful or odd object, derived from 'whim' meaning a sudden desire or change of mind. Originally referred to something erratic or unpredictable, but evolved to mean playful imagination or quaint fancy.
Breakdown
whim (sudden fancy or caprice) + -sy (suffix forming nouns expressing quality or state)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cafe's decor had a delightful whimsy with teapots hanging from the ceiling.”
“My grandmother's garden was a world of whimsy, complete with gnomes riding tiny bicycles.”
“The movie balanced serious themes with moments of pure whimsy.”
“On a whimsy, he decided to wear mismatched socks to the formal dinner.”
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