English to Dutch Meaning of whimsical - grillig

Whimsical :

grillig

adjective

humoristisch, grillig, vreemd, fantastisch, neurotisch, pervers, krenterig, enkelvoud

Whimsical :: grilligWhimsically :: grillig

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Definitions of whimsical in English

Adjective(1) determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason

Examples of whimsical in English

(1) A solid master plan helps prevent whimsical changes being made by each new greens committee(2) The question is whimsical , but perhaps it illustrates something.(3) Looking out the window, I can see an orange flame of whimsical light skimming the horizon, and hues of blue to grey look down benignly from above.(4) Fonseca's pictures are at once whimsical and orderly, playful and restrained.(5) Mulvany could also build in a light and whimsical manner, especially when it came to gate lodges.(6) Helen Evans has fourteen gouache paintings, bright, whimsical and cartoon-like, most depicting the antics of her dog Hobbs.(7) Last night, our coach got a little whimsical and changed up the infield a bit.(8) Many of the pieces have come from his own personal collection - which reveal his witty and whimsical sense of humour, and a love of the bush.(9) Ali's whimsical rendering of this imagined place evokes subtle feelings of nostalgia, and regret.(10) He closed his eyes and listened to the Forestmaster's whimsical voice change to a somber, sorrowful tone.(11) Some spoilsport reviewers have referred to the lyrics as smug and smirking; I prefer to view them as wry and whimsical .(12) She and friends would flip the painting from the more serious to the whimsical side during parties at Emmott's house many years ago.(13) But how many know the story of J.M. Barrie, the eccentric author of the whimsical Peter Pan?(14) John was known as a whimsical man who often changed the inventory of his cargo to fit his mood.(15) Frater surely pays his respects to the whimsical monsoon gods through his pilgrimage covering the length and breadth of the country.(16) His new song Mother and Child opened the dedication service and captured the whimsical and delightful spirit of the work.

(1) on a whim ::

op een bevlieging

Synonyms

Adjective

1. fanciful ::

denkbeeldig

2. volatile ::

vluchtig

3. capricious ::

grillig

Different Forms

whimsical, whimsically

Word Example from TV Shows

You'd be surprised how many particle physicists have a WHIMSICAL side.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 13

and I'’d argue that's more WHIMSICAL than stupid.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 4

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