Whimsical

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/

Definitions of whimsical

adjective playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way

Example Sentences

A1 The children were delighted by the whimsical decorations at the birthday party.

A2 She had a whimsical idea to create a garden filled with giant flowers.

B1 The artist's whimsical paintings often featured animals wearing hats.

B2 The novel had a whimsical tone, with quirky characters and unexpected plot twists.

C1 The director's whimsical approach to filmmaking resulted in a visually stunning and unique movie.

C2 The designer's whimsical fashion collection was a hit at the international runway show.

Examples of whimsical in a Sentence

formal The artist's whimsical paintings captivated the audience with their playful and imaginative scenes.

informal I love how your room is decorated in such a whimsical style - it's so fun and quirky!

slang That movie was so whimsical, it had me laughing the whole time!

figurative Her whimsical personality was like a breath of fresh air in a world of seriousness and routine.

Grammatical Forms of whimsical

past tense

whimsicalled

plural

whimsicals

comparative

more whimsical

superlative

most whimsical

present tense

whimsical

future tense

will be whimsical

perfect tense

has been whimsical

continuous tense

is being whimsical

singular

whimsical

positive degree

whimsical

infinitive

to be whimsical

gerund

whimsicaling

participle

whimsicalled

Origin and Evolution of whimsical

First Known Use: 1605 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'whimsical' originated from the Middle English word 'whimseys', which meant odd or fanciful ideas.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'whimsical' evolved to describe something playful, quirky, or unpredictable in a light-hearted manner.