whims

Meanings

• Noun

  A capricious or unpredictable act or mood.

  - "She has a whim for collecting antique teapots."
  - "His whim for ice cream led him to try every flavor in the store."

• Noun

  A fanciful or playful idea.

  - "The children's whims kept their parents entertained."
  - "His whim for adventure led him to join the circus."

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Synonyms

lark , on a whim

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whims
crimes , chimes , dimes , grimes , imes

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. whom (English) : A pronoun used to indicate the object of a verb or preposition.
   

2. hymn (English) : A song of praise or worship, typically addressed to a god or gods.
   

3. wim (English) : A unit of weight equal to 13.69 pounds.
   

4. womb (English) : The uterus, the hollow, muscular organ in the female pelvis in which a developing fetus is carried.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. whom
   

2. hymn
   

3. wim
   

4. womb
   

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Variants

List of all variants of whims that leads to same result
whim , whims

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Forms

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whimsical, whimsy, whimsying, whimsyingly

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Etymology

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Old English 'hwīm,' meaning 'a turning, a change'; related to 'hwēan,' meaning 'how,' 'in what way,' 'where,' and 'when.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'whimsy' is derived from 'whim.'

2. In the novel 'David Copperfield' by Charles Dickens, the character Ursula is described as having a 'whimsy for the supernatural.'

3. The word 'whimsical' comes from the Latin 'quimiscalis,' meaning 'pertaining to the liver.'

4. In ancient Greece, the god Dionysus was known for his whimsical and capricious behavior.

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Related Concepts

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1. caprice: A sudden and unaccountable desire or inclination, especially one that is not based on reason.

2. folly: A foolish or senseless act; a foolish person.

3. fancy: A creative and imaginative idea or concept; a liking or preference for something.

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Culture

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Whims have been a source of inspiration in literature, art, and music. In literature, whims are often portrayed as the capricious actions or desires of characters, adding depth and complexity to their personalities. In art, whims can be seen in the playful and fanciful designs of whimsical artists. In music, whims are expressed through the use of unexpected chords or rhythms that surprise and delight listeners.

How to Memorize "whims"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person making a sudden, unpredictable decision or action. Imagine the surprise and delight on their face as they act on their whim.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whim' with the idea of a capricious or unpredictable act or desire.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'whim' as 'wild, harebrained, impulsive, and mercurial.'

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