as in impulsive
prone to sudden illogical changes of mind, ideas, or actions
it's hard to make plans with such a whimsical best friend
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as in impulsiveness
an inclination to sudden illogical changes of mind, ideas, or actions
her whimsicality made her an unpredictable companion
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
But this one, adapted by Peter Souter and Richard Curtis from the latter’s series of children’s books, slyly avoids the usual mawkishness by grounding its whimsical story in the real and prickly emotions of life.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Oct. 2024
An emotional journey As with Gris before it, Neva tells its story through unspoken means; rather than filling its cutscenes with dialogue, the game uses music, sound effects, and whimsical animation to tell its tale.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
Her heart token necklaces, charms, bracelets and rings are continuously bold with beautifully intricate details and a whimsical touch, working with diamonds and yellow gold finishes.
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
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Based on the novel by Alice Hoffman, the romantic fantasy film starring the dynamic duo of Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman explores the whimsical yet emotionally complex story of two sisters, Sally and Gillian Owens, who come from a long line of witches.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
But this one, adapted by Peter Souter and Richard Curtis from the latter’s series of children’s books, slyly avoids the usual mawkishness by grounding its whimsical story in the real and prickly emotions of life.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Oct. 2024
An emotional journey As with Gris before it, Neva tells its story through unspoken means; rather than filling its cutscenes with dialogue, the game uses music, sound effects, and whimsical animation to tell its tale.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
Her heart token necklaces, charms, bracelets and rings are continuously bold with beautifully intricate details and a whimsical touch, working with diamonds and yellow gold finishes.
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Whimsical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whimsical. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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