1. playful or fanciful behavior or humor
2. 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.