whimsic
whimsic is the rare form of whimsical.
Meaning of whimsical
Adjective
whimsical (comparative more whimsical, superlative most whimsical)
- Given to whimsy.
- "But perhaps he may be a little whimsical in his civilities," replied her uncle. "Your great men often are; and therefore I shall not take him at his word, as he might change his mind another day, and warn me off his grounds."1813 January 27, [Jane Austen], Pride and Prejudice: […], volume (please specify |volume=I to III), London: […] [George Sidney] for T[homas] Egerton, […], →OCLC
- Synonyms:
- idiosyncratic, outlandish, peculiar, pixilated, playful, quirky, unconventional, witty, amusing, bright
Forms of whimsic
| comparative | more whimsic |
|---|---|
| superlative | most whimsic |
Origin of whimsic
From whimsy + -ic.
Questions about whimsic
- What is whimsic the rare form of?
- Whimsic is the rare form of whimsical.
Words near whimsic in the dictionary
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