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whimsical

/ˈwɪmzɪkəl/ adjective C2
  1. Given to whimsy.
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“But perhaps he may be a little whimsical in his civilities,” replied her uncle.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 289 · B2
Life is full of whimsical happenings, Watson."
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, p. 33 · B2
"Ah, that's a long story—rather a whimsical one, too.
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, p. 71 · B2
"Well, Watson," said Holmes, with a smile, "I said it was rather whimsical, did I not?
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, p. 76 · B2

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