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fancifulness

noun

Definition of fancifulness

as in whimsicality

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Noun

Herman enjoys the capriciousness of the kiln, never knowing quite what will emerge from it.

— Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Trump’s credibility has been undercut by his own capriciousness.

— David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of capriciousness

Noun

The syrupy strings, treacly piano and awed choral vocals conjure an atmosphere of strained enchantment, suggesting a film burdened by fatal amounts of whimsy and emotional manipulation.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
The pastries are the highlight, while the lacquer music box presentation remains a memorable moment of whimsy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of whimsy

Noun

The two of them crafted a business plan for a bookstore, one that wouldn’t look out of place in a sword and sorcery fantasy novel, with a hidden speakeasy.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
From this spirited competition emerged two progenitors of modern horror, science fiction, and fantasy.

— Maria Papadouris, JSTOR Daily, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of fantasy

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Two centuries later, the Greek historian Polybius contrasted Roman discipline, order, and rationality with Celtic impetuosity, chaos, and passion on the battlefield.

— Michele Gelfand, Foreign Affairs, 22 June 2021
His sacred vows didn’t stop Kelly from displaying the impetuosity that brands this city’s fans.

— Frank Fitzpatrick, Philly.com, 14 Apr. 2018

Definition of impetuosity

Noun

But finding one’s nerve means fighting the everyday vagaries of low self-esteem, depression, self-deception, insecurity, loss, never-ending grief, and narcissists.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
Use the same term in connection with the mental vagaries of a gladiatorial spectacle?

— Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of vagary

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