“Whimsical” means playful, lighthearted, or fanciful, so whimsical words are words that embody these qualities in one way or another. Some have a dreamlike or magical vibe to them, while others have charming, silly, or old-fashioned sounds. Here are a few examples: Ethereal: otherworldly or heavenly Gossamer: extremely light or delicate Impish: mischievous or naughty Chimerical: relating to an unlikely dream or hope Kerfuffle: an argument or big fuss Flibbertigibbet: a silly or whimsical person Mercurial: prone to changing moods