Whimsy
noun
Playful or odd ideas or actions that are done spontaneously, without any particular reason.
Her living room was full of whimsy, with brightly colored decorations and unusual furniture.
noun
An object that is fun, different and not useful.
This garden full of whimsies like painted rocks and small sculptures.
noun
An artistic creation that is fanciful or fantastic, such as a piece of music or a story.
His latest book is a fanciful whimsy, filled with flying horses and talking fish.
Usage tips
Literary
noun
Playful or odd ideas or actions that are done spontaneously, without any particular reason.
Her living room was full of whimsy, with brightly colored decorations and unusual furniture.
noun
An object that is fun, different and not useful.
This garden full of whimsies like painted rocks and small sculptures.
noun
An artistic creation that is fanciful or fantastic, such as a piece of music or a story.
His latest book is a fanciful whimsy, filled with flying horses and talking fish.
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Spontaneous Nature
Whimsy suggests playful or quirky actions done on a moment's impulse, rather than pre-planned.
On a whim, she added a touch of whimsy to the dinner by serving dessert first.
Pro Tip 2/3Impractical Fun
Actions or ideas described as whimsy are often impractical and meant for fun, not serious outcomes.
His whimsical solution to boredom was building a pillow fort.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Humor
Whimsy often contains an element of humor or silliness that is subtle, not overtly funny.
Her whimsical comments during meetings always lightened the mood.
Pro Tip 1/3Spontaneous Nature
Whimsy suggests playful or quirky actions done on a moment's impulse, rather than pre-planned.
On a whim, she added a touch of whimsy to the dinner by serving dessert first.
Pro Tip 2/3Impractical Fun
Actions or ideas described as whimsy are often impractical and meant for fun, not serious outcomes.
His whimsical solution to boredom was building a pillow fort.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Humor
Whimsy often contains an element of humor or silliness that is subtle, not overtly funny.
Her whimsical comments during meetings always lightened the mood.
Pro Tip 1/3Spontaneous Nature
Whimsy suggests playful or quirky actions done on a moment's impulse, rather than pre-planned.
On a whim, she added a touch of whimsy to the dinner by serving dessert first.
Pro Tip 2/3Impractical Fun
Actions or ideas described as whimsy are often impractical and meant for fun, not serious outcomes.
His whimsical solution to boredom was building a pillow fort.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Humor
Whimsy often contains an element of humor or silliness that is subtle, not overtly funny.
Her whimsical comments during meetings always lightened the mood.
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Electric Vocabulary
This can be, understandably, confusing for many people who aren't familiar with the history of these ideas. And so I hope, with this short story about the electric vocabulary, you will be able to see through the accident and whimsy of this subject and can gain a clearer understanding
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A Rare Look Into the...
This is the best example what my job was while I was in North Korea. I was interpreting reality, trying to decide what was real and what was not real. And I did that through photography. Through the content of photography, but also the composition, the humor, the whimsy.
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It's not fair having 12...
And the only purpose that these legs can serve, outside the context of the film, is to provoke the senses and ignite the imagination. So whimsy matters. Today, I have over a dozen pair of prosthetic legs
Video examples
Electric Vocabulary
This can be, understandably, confusing for many people who aren't familiar with the history of these ideas. And so I hope, with this short story about the electric vocabulary, you will be able to see through the accident and whimsy of this subject and can gain a clearer understanding
Video examples
A Rare Look Into the...
This is the best example what my job was while I was in North Korea. I was interpreting reality, trying to decide what was real and what was not real. And I did that through photography. Through the content of photography, but also the composition, the humor, the whimsy.
Video examples
It's not fair having 12...
And the only purpose that these legs can serve, outside the context of the film, is to provoke the senses and ignite the imagination. So whimsy matters. Today, I have over a dozen pair of prosthetic legs
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Michael Leunig
Australian Cartoonist
There can be many reasons to travel, but wandering into the world for no particular reason is a sublime madness, which in all its whimsy and pointlessness may depict the story of life - and indeed could be a useful model to keep in mind, seeing as so much of life's ambition comes unstuck or leads to nothing much at all.
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J. Christopher Burch
American Businessman
I think shoppers are looking for newness and creativity. Look at C. Wonder, for instance. They're dancing in our stores. We don't believe in retail like retail was done in the past. We believe in disrupting the whole environment, offering them amazing value in an amazing package of fun, excitement and whimsy.
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Bryan Batt
American Actor
Be fun! I don't like homes or rooms that don't have a sense of humor or have some sense of whimsy or a personality. Your home should reflect who you are, and what you love. I would never have something in my home because it's the thing to have. I have to love it and it needs some connection to me.
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Adam Mansbach
American Author
Writing novels is largely about endurance and patience. I take a lot of breaks, hit walls, and go do something else while I think things through. But I do it every day, and I try to treat it as a job, something that is not dictated by whimsy or muses.
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Blake Lively
American Actress
I always like hair being a little messy because I think there's something appealing about the whimsy of putting on a gown with any hair or make-up - just stepping into it, and you're ready.
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James Veitch
British Comedian
Just remember: if ever you feel weighed down by the bureaucracy and often mundanity of modern life, don't fight the frustration. Let it be the catalyst for whimsy.
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Jewel
American Musician
Some of my favorite poets had a tremendous sense of whimsy, so it's a writing style I guess I admire.
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Kimberly Schlapman
American Musician
My personal decorating style is cozy, romantic and a little rustic, with a sense of whimsy.
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Judith Leiber
Hungarian Designer
I have a good sense of humor. I think everything we do should have whimsy in it.
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Mary Wortley Montagu
English Writer
Solitude begets whimsies.
Quote examples
Michael Leunig
Australian Cartoonist
There can be many reasons to travel, but wandering into the world for no particular reason is a sublime madness, which in all its whimsy and pointlessness may depict the story of life - and indeed could be a useful model to keep in mind, seeing as so much of life's ambition comes unstuck or leads to nothing much at all.
Quote examples
J. Christopher Burch
American Businessman
I think shoppers are looking for newness and creativity. Look at C. Wonder, for instance. They're dancing in our stores. We don't believe in retail like retail was done in the past. We believe in disrupting the whole environment, offering them amazing value in an amazing package of fun, excitement and whimsy.
Quote examples
Bryan Batt
American Actor
Be fun! I don't like homes or rooms that don't have a sense of humor or have some sense of whimsy or a personality. Your home should reflect who you are, and what you love. I would never have something in my home because it's the thing to have. I have to love it and it needs some connection to me.
Quote examples
Adam Mansbach
American Author
Writing novels is largely about endurance and patience. I take a lot of breaks, hit walls, and go do something else while I think things through. But I do it every day, and I try to treat it as a job, something that is not dictated by whimsy or muses.
Quote examples
Blake Lively
American Actress
I always like hair being a little messy because I think there's something appealing about the whimsy of putting on a gown with any hair or make-up - just stepping into it, and you're ready.
Quote examples
James Veitch
British Comedian
Just remember: if ever you feel weighed down by the bureaucracy and often mundanity of modern life, don't fight the frustration. Let it be the catalyst for whimsy.
Quote examples
Jewel
American Musician
Some of my favorite poets had a tremendous sense of whimsy, so it's a writing style I guess I admire.
Quote examples
Kimberly Schlapman
American Musician
My personal decorating style is cozy, romantic and a little rustic, with a sense of whimsy.
Quote examples
Judith Leiber
Hungarian Designer
I have a good sense of humor. I think everything we do should have whimsy in it.
Quote examples
Mary Wortley Montagu
English Writer
Solitude begets whimsies.
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