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whimsical

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


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Even the children’s rooms have been given an artistic, yet whimsical, feel.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

Muriel Spark took a break from writing novels to dream up a whimsical tale of a clever timepiece.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

She sent a photo that showed a whimsical drawing of a pink dog above the line “I wish my dog were pink.”

From Salon Jul. 6, 2026

Us Weekly also reported, citing an unnamed insider, that guests were told the theme was "whimsical".

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

There was her face, her body, with an unfamiliar voice coming out, speaking whimsical words that had nothing at all to do with her.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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