whimsy

UK
/ˈwɪm.zi/
US
/ˈwɪm.zi/

Translations

whimsynoun
whimsies
pl
UK
/ˈwɪm.zi/
US
/ˈwɪm.zi/
Her decision to paint the house purple was a whimsy.
Её решение покрасить дом в фиолетовый цвет было капризом.
The artist's work is full of whimsy and imagination.
Работы художника полны фантазии и воображения.
Additional translations
whimsyadjective
UK
/ˈwɪm.zi/
US
/ˈwɪm.zi/
Used attributively to modify a noun (e.g., "a whimsy touch").

Definitions

whimsynoun
A playful or fanciful idea or notion, often characterized by its unpredictability.
The artist's work is full of whimsy, with unexpected elements that delight viewers.
The quality of being quaint, odd, or fanciful, often in a humorous or playful way.
The garden was designed with a sense of whimsy, featuring gnome statues and colorful, twisting paths.
A capricious or impulsive action; a sudden notion taken without serious thought.
On a pure whimsy, he booked a flight to Iceland the night before departure.
whimsyadjective
Characterised by playful, fanciful, or quirky qualities; whimsical.
The café's décor is delightfully whimsy, with mismatched chairs and colourful murals.