Whimsically
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Whimsically is an adverb meaning in a whimsical manner.
Meaning
in a whimsical manner.
Example Sentences
As they drew nearer she was whimsically struck by a kind of family likeness between Miss Van Osburgh and Percy Gryce.
"Now don't say that this is what you get for bringing a woman along," she said. She smiled at me whimsically, gloriously, and I knew there was no need for forgiveness.
Synonyms for whimsically
Depending on context, synonyms include fancifully.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fancifully, whimsily, conceitedly, quirkily, comically, playfully.
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