whimsical

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈhwɪmzɪkəl/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈhwɪmzɪkəl, ˈwɪm-/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(hwim′zi kəl, wim′-)


Collocations for "whimsical"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "whimsical" in context.

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whimsical

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
adj
  1. a whimsical [nature, character, person]
  2. whistle a whimsical [tune, song]
  3. a whimsical [collection, assortment, range] (of)
  4. a whimsical [creation, design, illustration, essay, tale]
  5. his whimsical ways
  6. spoke with a whimsical voice
  7. has a whimsical sense of humor
  8. is both whimsical and [delightful, charming]
'whimsical' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
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