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Word of the Day Thursday, June 18, 2026

whimsical

/hwɪmˈsɪkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does whimsical mean?

adjective

Playfully quirky or whimsically imaginative; having a fanciful or capricious nature.

Example

"The artist's whimsical sculptures added a touch of magic to the garden."

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