Whim

Pronunciation: /wɪm/

Definitions of whim

noun a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained

Example Sentences

A1 She bought the dress on a whim.

A2 He decided to change his career on a whim.

B1 I don't make important decisions on a whim.

B2 She booked a trip to Paris on a whim.

C1 His business success was not just a whim, but a result of careful planning.

C2 The artist's creativity seemed to flow effortlessly, almost on a whim.

Examples of whim in a Sentence

formal She decided to follow her whim and change careers at the age of 40.

informal On a whim, he dyed his hair bright purple.

slang I bought these shoes on a whim and now I regret it.

figurative His decision to invest in the risky stock was based on a whim rather than careful analysis.

Grammatical Forms of whim

• past tense: whimmed
• plural: whims
• comparative: more whimsical
• superlative: most whimsical
• present tense: whims
• future tense: will whim
• perfect tense: have whimmed
• continuous tense: is whimming
• singular: whim
• positive degree: whim
• infinitive: to whim
• gerund: whimming
• participle: whimmed

Origin and Evolution of whim

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'whim' originated from Old English 'wym', meaning 'desire' or 'caprice'. It evolved from Middle English 'whym' which referred to a sudden notion or fancy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'whim' transitioned from denoting a sudden desire or fancy to representing a fleeting or impulsive idea or notion.