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whimsical

/ˈwɪmzɪkl/
whim · si · cal ˈwɪm · zɪ · kl
English Definition
adj. playful, fanciful, unpredictable
中文释义
异想天开的,古怪的
Significado en Español
caprichoso, extravagante
한국어 뜻
변덕스러운, 기발한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kỳ quặc, lập dị
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “whimsical”: The artist''s work is known for its whimsical style, full of unexpected twists and playful elements.

  1. A predictable
  2. B serious
  3. C fanciful
  4. D boring
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C — fanciful. “whimsical” means adj. playful, fanciful, unpredictable

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What does “whimsical” mean?

whimsical — adj. playful, fanciful, unpredictable. In Chinese: 异想天开的,古怪的.

How do you pronounce “whimsical”?

whimsical is pronounced /ˈwɪmzɪkl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: whim · si · cal.

Is “whimsical” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. whimsical appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “whimsical”?

whim(whim)+ical

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