whimsy Meaning & Definition
What Does Whimsy Mean?
As a noun, whimsy means A quaint and fanciful idea; a whim; playfully odd behaviour. It can also mean An impulsive, illogical or capricious character. As a verb, it means To fill with whimsies or whims; to make fantastic; to craze. As an adjective, it means Synonym of whimsical.
Whimsy at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈwɪmzi// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | notion, capriciousness and whim |
| Plural | whimsies |
| Comparative / superlative | whimsier, whimsiest |
| Verb forms | whimsies, whimsying, whimsied |
Whimsy Definition (Noun)
- A quaint and fanciful idea; a whim; playfully odd behaviour.
- An impulsive, illogical or capricious character.
- A whim (capstan or vertical drum).
- A jigsaw puzzle piece that has been cut into a recognizable shape, as if on a whim; often the shape is representative of the theme of the image used for the puzzle.
- The support that protects a finished piece as it is detached from a punty.
Whimsy as a Verb
- To fill with whimsies or whims; to make fantastic; to craze.
Whimsy as an Adjective
- Synonym of whimsical.
Synonyms of Whimsy
Whimsy synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Whimsy
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Whimsy in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
whimsy (usually uncountable, plural whimsies)
whimsy (third-person singular simple present whimsies, present participle whimsying, simple past and past participle whimsied)
whimsy (comparative whimsier, superlative whimsiest)
Words That Rhyme With Whimsy
Origin of Whimsy
Probably from whims + -y. Related to whim-wham, whim.
Pronouncing Whimsy
Whimsy is pronounced //ˈwɪmzi// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Whimsy
Is whimsy a noun or a verb?
Whimsy is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an adjective.
What is another word for whimsy?
Words with a similar meaning to whimsy include notion, capriciousness and whim. See the full list of whimsy synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of whimsy?
The plural of whimsy is whimsies.
What is the past tense of whimsy?
The past tense of whimsy is whimsied. The present participle is whimsying.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of whimsy?
The comparative form is whimsier and the superlative form is whimsiest.