This note defines "whimsical" as capricious or fanciful, describing a playful and imaginative personality. The example from "Mrs. Doubtfire" illustrates a character adopting peculiar and creative behavior.
Esta nota define "whimsical" como caprichoso o fantasioso, describiendo una personalidad juguetona e imaginativa. El ejemplo de "Mrs. Doubtfire" ilustra a un personaje que adopta un comportamiento peculiar y creativo.
| Word | whimsical |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | capricious; fanciful. |
| Sentence | In Mrs. Doubtfire, the hero is a playful, whimsical man who takes a notion to dress up as a woman so that he can look after his children, who are in the custody of his ex-wife. |
| Related Words | whimsy, N. |
Tags: psat
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