Select the word that is opposite in meaning (ANTONYM) to the word given below.

whimsical

The correct answer is 'common'.

Key Points 

• The word 'whimsical' refers to playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.
  • Example: "a whimsical sense of humour"
  • Synonyms are fanciful, playful, mischievous, waggish, etc.
• common means occurring, found, or done often; prevalent.
• Hence, the word that is opposite in meaning (ANTONYM) to the word whimsical is 'common '.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Additional Information  

• mischievous: causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way.
• droll: curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement.
• amusing: causing laughter and providing entertainment.