whimsical
Translation
whimsical, fanciful, quirky
Examples
She has a whimsical sense of humor.
She has a whimsical sense of humour.
The book is filled with whimsical illustrations.
The book is filled with whimsical illustrations.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) whimsical ((noun)) playfully quaint or fanciful He told a whimsical story.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fanciful, playful, quirky, capricious; Antonyms: serious, practical, conventional
Etymology
Comes from the word 'whim', meaning a sudden, unusual idea or desire.
Memory Tips
Think of 'whim' + '-sical'. It describes something that is full of whims, or playfully unusual.