whimsies

Meanings

• noun

  Fanciful or capricious ideas or behavior.

  - "Her whimsies often led her to make unconventional decisions."
  - "The children's laughter filled the room as they indulged in their whimsies."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with whimsies
crimes , chimes , dimes , primes , imes

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Homophones

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1. whiskey (en) : A type of distilled alcoholic beverage made mainly from a fermented mash of grain.
   

2. whimsical (en) : Relating to or characterized by whims or fancies; capricious.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of whimsies that leads to same result
whimsey , whimseys , whimsies , whimsy

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'caprice' or 'fancy,' derived from Old French 'whimie,' and later influenced by the English word 'whim,' meaning a sudden desire or impulse.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'whimsies' was first used in English literature during the late 16th century.

2. In the novel 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland,' the Mad Hatter's tea party is an example of whimsical literature.

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Related Concepts

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1. caprice: A sudden, unaccountable desire or impulse, often resulting in an act or expression of whimsy.

2. fancy: A liking or preference for something, often characterized by whimsical or capricious behavior.

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Culture

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In literature, 'whimsies' have been used to describe the imaginative and fanciful aspects of characters or stories. In art, whimsical elements can be found in surrealist paintings and sculptures. Whimsies can also be observed in music, particularly in children's songs and certain genres like folk and alternative.

How to Memorize "whimsies"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a playful, fanciful personality. Picture them making unconventional decisions or indulging in imaginative activities.
   - Visualize a collection of whimsical objects, such as a teapot shaped like a rabbit or a chair with oversized flowers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whimsies' with the feeling of playfulness and creativity.
   - Think of a whimsical character from a favorite book or movie.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'whimsies' in context, such as 'Her whimsies led her to collect teacups with unusual designs.'

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