whimsicality
|whim-si-cal-i-ty|
C1
/ˌwɪm.zɪˈkæl.ɪ.ti/
playful oddity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'whimsicality' originates from the English word 'whimsy,' which is derived from the word 'whim,' meaning a sudden desire or change of mind.
Historical Evolution
'whimsy' evolved from the Middle English word 'whimwham,' which referred to a fanciful object or idea.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a fanciful or odd notion,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'playfully quaint or fanciful behavior or humor.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being whimsical; playfully quaint or fanciful behavior or humor.
Her whimsicality was evident in her colorful and eccentric wardrobe.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45