How to Use whimsical in a Sentence

whimsical

adjective
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  • She has a whimsical sense of humor.
  • Choose from black, white, light pink, dark pink, blue, and even a whimsical cow print.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
  • The flooring is a whimsical checkerboard tile in blue and cream.
    — John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 26 July 2023
  • That whimsical piano part that not only opens the song but shapes the vibe of the entire record?
    — Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 7 Jan. 2024
  • Perhaps one of the most whimsical features are the statement hand stools carved from Bali.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2023
  • The heart shapes are just subtle enough to feel whimsical, but not too cartoony.
    — Anne Loreto Cruz, Bon Appétit, 8 Feb. 2024
  • The tones are sepia, the music orchestral, the title cards whimsical, and the faces deadpan.
    — Andrea Marks, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2023
  • The judge made the whimsical claim that JetBlue might abuse its new size to stop offering cut-rate fares.
    — Stephen Moore, National Review, 23 Jan. 2024
  • Another person opted to look on the whimsical side of the whole thing.
    — Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024
  • The skirt portion also had an A-line style, which hit at her knee and gave a whimsical feel to the overall moment.
    — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2023
  • We were impressed with the variety of sizes and the whimsical nature of this vintage look.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Don't forget to pull out tendrils by your ear for an added whimsical touch.
    — Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 18 Jan. 2023
  • At Loewe, Chloë Sevigny went more whimsical with a faux fur coat and giant blue satin bow on the front.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2023
  • These cute-as-can-be Christmas gnomes will bring a whimsical, friendly touch that makes guests smile.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Start the year on a fresh note with a whimsical maxi dress or stay bundled up in jewel tones with a shimmery jacket.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2024
  • What’s Great About It The fun quiz to find your rug style sets you on the right path to choosing the best rug for your space among the bounty of whimsical patterns and bright colors.
    — Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Her staggering platform shoes, and a whimsical dog bag, added a sense of playfulness to the look.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 July 2023
  • Fleur du Mal adds a crisp touch to this whimsical short sleeve and shorts set with contrasting piping along all edges.
    — Meg Donohue, Town & Country, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Her Pink Temple home is an out-of-the-box expression of her whimsical outlook.
    — Jeastman, oregonlive, 8 Aug. 2023
  • So, witness the whimsical beauty of the thousands of butterflies in the largest exhibit of its kind in North Texas.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2024
  • The home’s personality feels whimsical and bold, is the same true about her?
    — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Stay tuned for more whimsical properties in the future.
    — Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Then there are satiny feather dresses that are the epitome of whimsical glam.
    — Devine Blacksher, Essence, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Some of them will be practical and useful, while others are more fun and whimsical.
    — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Made from felt and hot glue, these homemade candy ornaments add a whimsical touch to your tree.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023
  • The gingerbread look can run the gamut from wildly whimsical to simple and modern.
    — Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Only Gold is fun and whimsical, the ultimate antidote for the last few years.
    — Rose Minutaglio, ELLE, 22 Nov. 2022
  • For dessert, the tiramisu Napoleon-style is a whimsical bit of architecture, with Italian flavors layered up like the French dessert.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Whether your feeling whimsical or your ready to rock, there's a show announcement for you today.
    — Monica Hooper, arkansasonline.com, 18 Mar. 2024
  • At times, such diplomacy can feel as whimsical as launching golden records of whale song out of the galaxy.
    — Bill Weir, CNN, 4 Feb. 2024

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