Whimsy Synonyms

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Synonyms for Whimsy

fancifulness
The quality of being fanciful
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playfulness
The quality of being playful.
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caprice
The definition of a caprice is a sudden or impulsive change.
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megrim
A type of European deep water flatfish, Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis; the whiff or sail-fluke.
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notion
A vague thought
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whim
The definition of a whim is a sudden desire to do something that wasn't planned.
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arbitrariness
The quality or state of being arbitrary.
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vagary
An unpredictable development or change of circumstances:
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whimsicality
(Uncountable) the state of being whimsical.
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capriciousness
The quality of being capricious.
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whimsey
Alternative spelling of whimsy.
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bee
A gathering for a specific purpose, e.g. a sewing bee or a quilting bee.
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fancy
A romantic liking or interest:
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flightiness
The quality of being flighty.
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boutade
(Obsolete) An outbreak; a caprice; a whim.
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impulse
(Physiology) The electrochemical transmission of a signal along a nerve fiber that produces an excitatory or inhibitory response at a target tissue, such as a muscle or another nerve.
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quality
(Countable) A property or an attribute that differentiates a thing or person.
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thought
The ideas, principles, opinions, etc. prevalent at a given time or place or among a given people
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drollness
The quality of being odd or comical
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conceit
(--- Archaic) Estimation or opinion of something, especially when favorable.
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idea
In the philosophy of Kant, a concept of reason that is transcendent but nonempirical.
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freak
A hippie.
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humor
The definition of humor is the quality of being funny, or something that makes people laugh, or one of the four bodily fluids.
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thoughts
Plural form of thought
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  • Oh, for the flimsy pensioners and truculent barrow boys of yesteryear - whither the legions of faint hearted English whimsy?

  • You can try a touch a whimsy in your powder room that you wouldn't consider adding to a great room or den.

  • If you are into whimsy, you might enjoy the wide variety of resin designs available that feature an engaging French waiter holding a bottle of wine.

  • A parrot wine holder is a way to add a bit of whimsy to your wine accessory collection.

  • Oil lamps can add a touch of whimsy and nostalgia to your home.

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