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whimsicality

Other forms: whimsicalities

When you decide to do something silly or unexpected just because it's fun and interesting rather than practical, you're displaying whimsicality! This means you're embracing the playful, unpredictable side of life.

Whimsicality is the art of making choices based on fun and spontaneity rather than practicality. This whimsical trait shines through in the delight of wearing a brightly colored outfit on a gray day or taking a different route home just to explore. You’ll often find whimsicality in art that mixes unusual colors and shapes or in stories where reality takes a playful twist.

Definitions of whimsicality
  1. noun
    the trait of acting unpredictably and more from whim or caprice than from reason or judgment
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    type of:
    irresponsibility, irresponsibleness
    a form of untrustworthiness; the trait of lacking a sense of responsibility and not feeling accountable for your actions
  2. noun
    playful, fanciful, or lightly imaginative behavior or style, often with a sense of charm or quirkiness
  3. noun
    the trait of behaving like an imp
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    type of:
    fun, playfulness
    a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement
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