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
   synonyms: arbitrariness, capriciousness, flightiness, whimsey, whimsy

   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
   synonyms: impishness, mischievousness, puckishness

   type of:

   fun, playfulness

   a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement