Synonyms for whimsical
52 synonyms for “whimsical”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Whimsical as in “capricious”
adjective: determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
- humorous
- quirky
- amusing
- witty
- capricious
- droll
- idiosyncratic
- peculiar
- jocular
- playful
- outlandish
- unconventional
- jocose
- eccentric
- entertaining
- impulsive
- fanciful
- sharp
- arbitrary
- hilarious
- clever
- funny
- bizarre
- incongruous
- quaint
- odd
- absurd
- bright
- diverting
- strange
- ludicrous
- nutty
- ridiculous
- laughable
- screwy
- comical
- cranky
- quick
- grotesque
- pungent
- sparkling
- brilliant
- facetious
- quizzical
- tongue-in-cheek
- piquant
- screwball
- scintillating
- quick-witted
- mordant
- sprightly
- freakish
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