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Whimsical

adjective
/ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/

Meaning

playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way
playfully unusual or fanciful; unpredictable

Example Sentences

The artist created whimsical sculptures that delighted children.

The whimsical painting delighted the children.

Synonyms

fanciful, playful, quirky, imaginative, capricious
Entry 1
fanciful, playful, quirky, imaginative
Entry 2
fanciful, playful, quirky, imaginative, capricious

Antonyms

serious, solemn, practical, realistic
Entry 1
serious, solemn, practical, realistic
Entry 2
serious, practical, realistic

Collocations

whimsical character, whimsical design, whimsical story, whimsical style, whimsical idea, whimsical charm, whimsical imagination
Entry 1
whimsical character, whimsical design, whimsical story
Entry 2
whimsical style, whimsical idea, whimsical charm, whimsical imagination

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