Whimsically

adv

adv ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a whimsical manner

    ""Now don't say that this is what you get for bringing a woman along," she said. She smiled at me whimsically, gloriously, and I knew there was no need for forgiveness."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a fanciful manner wordnet

Synonyms

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at randombroadlyfancifullyfitfullyhaltinglyhumorously

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""Now don't say that this is what you get for bringing a woman along," she said. She smiled at me whimsically, gloriously, and I knew there was no need for forgiveness."

Etymology

From whimsical + -ly.

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