whims
word · lemma: whim
Definition
Sudden, often unusual wishes or desires that someone wants to do or have, without careful thought.
Usage & Nuances
'Whims' is usually used to talk about unpredictable or impulsive wishes, often in a slightly negative or humorous way. Common collocations: 'on a whim', 'at the whim of', 'fulfill someone’s whims'. Not used for serious or well-planned decisions.
Spanish: caprichos - antojosPortuguese (BR): caprichos - vontadesPortuguese (PT): caprichos - vontadesChinese (Simplified): 奇想 - 一时的念头Chinese (Traditional): 奇想 - 一時的念頭Hindi: सनकें - मनमौजी इच्छाएँArabic: نزوات - أهواء
Example Sentences
He always follows his whims and changes his mind a lot.
basic
Children often have strange whims.
basic
Her whims make her difficult to predict.
basic
He quit his job just to travel the world on his whims.
natural
Buying that red sports car was one of his expensive whims.
natural
She redecorates her house according to her latest whims.
natural