whimsical
adjective
given to whimsy or fanciful notions; capricious.
whimsically
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a word derived from
whimsical.
Example Sentences
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Irving’s whimsically inventive “Sketch Book” of stories introduced Rip Van Winkle, the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow and other timelessly folkloric figures to an eager readership.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
There is also a costume inspired by crinoline, the stiff or structured petticoat designed to hold out a skirt or tutu, but whimsically reimagined using neoprene.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
With a playful spirit and a childlike sense of curiosity, it’s perhaps no surprise that the whimsically named Museum of Make Believe appealed instantly to a young audience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2025
Welcoming visitors to the thatched-roof cottage she and her late husband bought soon after the war, she whimsically tweaks the ears of a mechanical horse named Dobin, making him whinny.
From Seattle Times ● May 30, 2024
The scientists’ initial reaction to these increasingly draconian strictures was to treat them whimsically.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
