adj. 1. Characterized by, arising from, or subject to whimsy: a whimsical decision. 2. Playful or fanciful, especially in a humorous way: "The episodic book is memorable for its ... whimsical animal dialogue" (Peter D. Sieruta). [From WHIMSY.] whimsi·cal·ly adv. |
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