The word whimsical comes from the word whimsy, which originated in 1595-1605. It was whim+sy. In 1645 the word whimsical was created, which is whimsy+ical. Here are other word forms:whim·si·cal·ly, adverb
un·whim·si·cal, adjective
un·whim·si·cal·ly, adverb
un·whim·si·cal·ness, noun
The word "whimsical" originates from the late 17th century from the noun "whim-wham," meaning a strange or fanciful object or thing. Over time, "whimsical" came to describe a playful or quirky behavior or idea.
I just double checked my Merriam-Webster Dictionary and ...1. Whimsical comes from the root 'whim'2. The root of 'whim' is 'whim-wham'3. The origin of 'whim-wham' is unknown
What a whimsical flower that is.
She was very whimsical when she was playing in the playground.
Whimsical Stakes was created in 1956.
That is the correct spelling of "whimsical" (lighthearted or fanciful).
Wow! What a very whimsical house you have!
I just love your whimsical sense of humor!
The whimsical music reminded us of our day at the carnival.
Her outlook on life was considered whimsical by her staid and conservative friends.
There are no perfect rhymes for the word whimsical.
Whimsical World Collection was created on 2010-04-23.
The base is whim, which forms a similar noun whimsy, and hence whimsical.