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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
Sherlock Holmes was leaning back in his chair after his whimsical protest, and was unfolding his morning paper in a leisurely fashion, when our attention was arrested by a tremendous ring at the bell, followed immediately by a hollow drumming sound, as if someone were beating on the outer door with his fist.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, p. 34 · C1
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

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