whimsey

Meanings

• Noun

  A quality of being fanciful, playful, or absurd.

  - "The ballerina danced with whimsey and grace."
  - "His whimsey for collecting seashells was contagious."

• Noun

  A fanciful or capricious act.

  - "The child's whimsey was to hide under the bed."
  - "Her whimsey led her to paint rainbows on the walls."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whimsey
dime , time , prime , crime , clime , mime

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Variants

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whimsey , whimseys , whimsies , whimsy

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Etymology

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From Middle English whimsy, wymsy, from whim, a thought, a desire, from Old English wymman, wymen, to wish.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'whimsy' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

2. Whimsey is often used to describe the style of art that is playful and fanciful.

3. Whimsey is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'caprice'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fantasy: A genre of fiction that often includes whimsey, as it allows for the exploration of imaginary worlds and situations.

2. Caprice: A sudden and unaccountable desire or whim, which can lead to whimsical or whimsey behavior.

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Culture

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Whimsey has been used in literature, particularly in children's stories, to describe a sense of fantasy and playfulness. It is often associated with the absurd and the fanciful.

How to Memorize "whimsey"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scene where someone is acting in a playful and absurd manner. Visualize the expressions on their face and the actions they take.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of joy and playfulness. Imagine a child's laughter and the sense of freedom that comes with being whimsical.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase like 'Whimsical Wishes Yield Joy Everyday' to help remember the meaning of whimsey.

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