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whimsical

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


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“I wanted the music to have a much more whimsical take, at times, than some of the darker cues in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

If you’re a child of the 1970s, you probably looked to the whimsical optimism of the cartoon show “The Jetsons” for an idea of what the future of travel might look like.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

While much of the album feels appropriately bittersweet, McCartney finds plenty of time for whimsical diversions.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

In an interview with People magazine, Mandava described modelling as "this magical, whimsical and nurturing thing".

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Offstage it was whimsical, as if some joke were bursting to be told.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston




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