What is the Latin word for whimsically?

The usual Latin words for “whimsically” are varius, īnsolēns. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

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“whimsically” in Latin

variusdiverse, different, various, varied; manifold, changing, variable, complex; versatile īnsolēnsunusual; contrary to custom or one’s own custom; arrogant, haughty, insolent

Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864

whimsically

There is no adverb that answers to this. Sometimes mire: mirum in modum (strangely): varie (with variety): ad libidinem; ex libidine (according to individual fancy, without regard to the general practice): insolenter (unusually).

Quick answer

What is the Latin word for whimsically?: The usual Latin words for “whimsically” are varius, īnsolēns. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.