noun
- playful or fanciful behavior or humor
- an odd or fanciful notion
Examples
- The children’s book was full of whimsey and colorful illustrations.
- Her garden design showed a delightful sense of whimsey with its fairy houses and winding paths.
- The artist’s whimsey led him to paint purple trees and orange skies.
- There was a touch of whimsey in her decision to wear mismatched socks.
- The old man’s stories were filled with whimsey and gentle humor.
- The restaurant’s decor had an air of whimsey with its upside-down chairs hanging from the ceiling.