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Uncommon vs Whimsical - What's the difference?

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Uncommon is a related term of whimsical.


As adjectives the difference between uncommon and whimsical

is that uncommon is rare; not readily found; unusual while whimsical is given to whimsy; capricious; odd; peculiar; playful; light-hearted or amusing.

uncommon

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Rare; not readily found; unusual.
    • Bald eagles are an uncommon sighting in this state
  • Remarkable; exceptional.
    • The diamond was of uncommon size

    Related terms

    * uncommonly * uncommonness

    whimsical

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Given to whimsy; capricious; odd; peculiar; playful; light-hearted or amusing.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Derived terms

    * whimsical sex