whim Antonyms

Meaning of whim

Wordnet

whim (n)

a sudden desire

an odd or fanciful or capricious idea

Webster

whim (n.)

The European widgeon.

A sudden turn or start of the mind; a temporary eccentricity; a freak; a fancy; a capricious notion; a humor; a caprice.

A large capstan or vertical drum turned by horse power or steam power, for raising ore or water, etc., from mines, or for other purposes; -- called also whim gin, and whimsey.

Webster

whim (v. i.)

To be subject to, or indulge in, whims; to be whimsical, giddy, or freakish.

whim Sentence Examples

  1. On a whim, she impulsively decided to quit her job and travel the world.
  2. The artist's creative process was driven by mere whim, relying on spontaneous inspiration.
  3. The fashion designer's latest collection was a whim that defied industry norms.
  4. My grandmother's decorating style was whimsical and unpredictable, changing with every whim.
  5. The capricious prince granted favors on a whim, leaving his subjects both bewildered and delighted.
  6. The storm passed as quickly as it had arrived, a mere whim of nature.
  7. The child's laughter echoed through the playground, a whimsical symphony of joy.
  8. The scientist embarked on a groundbreaking experiment on a whim, unaware of the profound implications it would have.
  9. The chef's menu was a whimsical blend of flavors, a testament to her culinary imagination.
  10. The whimsical breeze carried the scent of wildflowers across the meadow, a delightful surprise for weary travelers.

FAQs About the word whim

a sudden desire, an odd or fanciful or capricious ideaThe European widgeon., A sudden turn or start of the mind; a temporary eccentricity; a freak; a fancy; a c

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On a whim, she impulsively decided to quit her job and travel the world.

The artist's creative process was driven by mere whim, relying on spontaneous inspiration.

The fashion designer's latest collection was a whim that defied industry norms.

My grandmother's decorating style was whimsical and unpredictable, changing with every whim.