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whimsy

The word “whimsy” has 2 syllables: whim-sy

It's pronounced as /ˈwɪm.zi/

What is synonym and antonym for whimsy?

In the thesaurus, “whimsy” has 33 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for whimsy along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for whimsy

Antonyms for whimsy

Meanings of whimsy

  • noun
    1. A quaint and fanciful idea; a whim; playfully odd behaviour.
    2. An impulsive, illogical or capricious character.
    3. A whim (capstan or vertical drum).
    4. A jigsaw puzzle piece that has been cut into a recognizable shape, as if on a whim; often the shape is representative of the theme of the image used for the puzzle.
  • verb
    1. To fill with whimsies or whims; to make fantastic; to craze.

Example Sentences

  • The children’s book is full of charm and whimsy.
  • Her artwork combines elegance with a touch of whimsy.
  • The café’s colorful decorations added a sense of whimsy to the space.
  • He appreciated the whimsy in the author’s storytelling style.
  • The garden statues gave the park an atmosphere of playful whimsy.

On this page you'll find 43 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to whimsy, such as: bee, brainstorm, caprice, capriciousness, conceit, concept, conception.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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