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whimsy in Dutch

whimsy in Dutch is bevlieging, kuur, luim — whimsy means a playful, quaint, or fanciful quality; also, a passing fanciful idea.

whimsy in Dutch

bevlieging
noun
A quaint and fanciful idea; a whim; playfully odd behaviour.
kuur
noun
A quaint and fanciful idea; a whim; playfully odd behaviour.
luim
noun
A quaint and fanciful idea; a whim; playfully odd behaviour.

What does "whimsy" mean?

  1. noun A playful, quaint, or fanciful quality; also, a passing fanciful idea.
    "The garden was decorated with little touches of whimsy, like painted gnomes and a crooked signpost."
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whimsy in a sentence

  • The garden was decorated with little touches of whimsy, like painted gnomes and a crooked signpost.
  • His novels are known for their whimsy and gentle humour.

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What is "whimsy" in Dutch?

"whimsy" in Dutch is bevlieging, kuur, luim. whimsy means: A playful, quaint, or fanciful quality; also, a passing fanciful idea.

How do you use "whimsy" in a sentence?

Example: "The garden was decorated with little touches of whimsy, like painted gnomes and a crooked signpost." In Dutch, "whimsy" is bevlieging, kuur, luim.

Are there other ways to say "whimsy" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "whimsy": bevlieging, kuur, luim.

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