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whimsy

noun

/ˈwɪmzi/

Meaning

playful or fanciful behavior or humor

Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination.

fancy, caprice, playfulness, imagination, eccentricity

seriousness, practicality, realism

touch of whimsy, sense of whimsy, element of whimsy, whimsy in art

a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness

Information received from other people that cannot be substantiated; rumor.

A sporting event consisting of a series of boat or yacht races.

The state of being cheerful, lively, or full of fun.

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

a short moral story or fable intended to teach a lesson