ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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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