Whimsical vs. Lighthearted — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Whimsical and Lighthearted
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Whimsical
Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way
A whimsical sense of humour
Lighthearted
"Lighthearted" is a song by New Zealand musician, Jenny Morris. It was released in October 1987 the fourth and final single from her debut studio album, Body and Soul (1987).
Whimsical
Acting or behaving in a capricious manner
The whimsical arbitrariness of autocracy
Lighthearted
Not being burdened by trouble, worry, or care; happy and carefree.
Whimsical
Characterized by, arising from, or subject to whimsy
A whimsical decision.
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Lighthearted
Joyful, glad, taking pleasure in being alive; not depressed or sad.
The lighthearted young lovers ran over the hills.
Whimsical
Playful or fanciful, especially in a humorous way
"The episodic book is memorable for its ... whimsical animal dialogue" (Peter D. Sieruta).
Lighthearted
Enjoyably lacking of seriousness, not grave.
His lighthearted banjo performance was appreciated because it relieved the tension in tight situations.
Whimsical
Given to whimsy.
Lighthearted
Carefree and happy and lighthearted;
Was loved for her blithe spirit
A merry blithesome nature
Her lighthearted nature
Trilling songs with a lightsome heart
Whimsical
Full of, or characterized by, whims; actuated by a whim; having peculiar notions; queer; strange; freakish.
My neighbors call me whimsical.
Whimsical
Odd or fantastic in appearance; quaintly devised; fantastic.
Whimsical
Determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason;
A capricious refusal
Authoritarian rulers are frequently capricious
The victim of whimsical persecutions
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