whimsical

Definition

Playful, imaginative, or a little strange in a fun way. It often describes things that feel like they come from a dream or a child’s imagination.

Etymology

From 'whimsy' or 'whim', originally meaning a sudden idea or fancy. The '-ical' ending turns the noun into an adjective meaning 'full of whims.'

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