whimsical
2 synonyms and 4 antonyms for whimsical, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Playfully unusual, quaint, or fanciful, especially in a light-hearted way.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use whimsical
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
whimsical design
whimsical charm
whimsical humour
Etymology
Formed from whimsy plus the adjective ending -ical.
Full origin of whimsical →Frequently asked questions
What does “whimsical” mean?
The word “whimsical” means playfully unusual, quaint, or fanciful, especially in a light-hearted way. In plain terms, playfully odd or imaginative, in a charming rather than serious way.
How do you pronounce “whimsical”?
“Whimsical” is pronounced WIHM-zih-kuhl (/ˈwɪmzɪkəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “whimsical” in a sentence?
Here is “whimsical” used in a sentence: “The children's book was full of whimsical illustrations of talking animals.”
What part of speech is “whimsical”?
“Whimsical” is an adjective.
