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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

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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.

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