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Whimsical – Unusual in a playful way

(Pronounced wim-zuh-kuhl)

To remember the definition of the word whimsical, use the following mnemonic:

On a whim, she rode her tricycle (whimsical) to work. It was unusual in a playful way.  

On a whim, she rode her tricycle (whimsical) to work. It was unusual in a playful way. 

Examples of whimsical in a sentence

When we went into the candy store, we felt as though we were in a whimsical world made of chocolate.

The dress has a fun and whimsical quality that makes it perfect for all kinds of parties.

The painting of the dogs and cats playing together is one of the artists most whimsical pieces.

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