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whimsical

[hwim-zi-kuhl, wim-] / ˈʰwɪm zɪ kəl, ˈwɪm- /


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A ragtag ensemble, a daunting task, an uncertain journey: Here are all the makings of a classic fantasy tale, with the bonus additions of Mr. Stead’s droll humor and eye for whimsical detail.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Visitors taking a stroll along the River Lea in Hackney Marshes may spot a series of signs fixed to the trees, each sharing an eccentric, whimsical tale.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

His outfit, an Off White hoodie and a fleece bucket hat with a tortoise on the front, is just as uplifting and whimsical as his attitude.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Adès, who has his own unpredictably whimsical side, conducts as though he had written the score himself and shares his pleasure with every delightful effect.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

My name, painted in Ana's whimsical lettering on a door.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour




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