adjective

whimsical

whimsical, fanciful, quirky

She has a whimsical sense of humour.

She has a whimsical sense of humor.

The book is full of whimsical illustrations.

The book is full of whimsical illustrations.

((sth.)) playful and fanciful, rather than serious. She has a whimsical sense of humor.

Synonyms: fanciful, playful, quirky, capricious; Antonyms: serious, practical, conventional

From 'whim', a sudden desire or change of mind.

Think of 'whim' (a sudden fancy) + '-sical' (like musical). It's like a playful, musical idea.

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