bɪˈliːf ˈfiːlɪŋ ˈfilɪŋ ɪmˈpɹɛʃən ˈnəʊʃən ˈnoʊʃən əˈpɪnjən ˈwɪmzi (usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items buttons and needles are notions a general inclusive concept a vague idea in which some confidence is placed his impression of her was favorable what are your feelings about the crisis? it strengthened my belief in his sincerity I had a feeling that she was lying an odd or fanciful or capricious idea the theatrical notion of disguise is associated with disaster in his stories he had a whimsy about flying to the moon whimsy can be humorous to someone with time to enjoy it