whimsy
Example Sentences
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Looking back on my stay, the surprise and the indulgence and the whimsy proved him right.
From Salon
Take in Laguna Beach via one of its free trolleys — and find a host of quirky surf shops, a bounty of galleries and a community dedicated to free-spirited whimsy.
From Los Angeles Times
When embarking on technical descriptions, he often adds a touch of whimsy to jolly the reader along.
Adding to the whimsy, the book contains a fictional congratulatory letter from the heroine to Patchett regarding her novel “State of Wonder.”
It’s through Amélie’s gaze — or, more precisely, how these filmmakers interpret it visually — that we begin to understand her invigorating whimsy.
From Los Angeles Times
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