This week's theme: words to describe people.

pixilated (PIK-suh-layt-id) adjective

   1. Mentally unbalanced; eccentric.

   2. Whimsical.

[From pixie, a mischievous fairylike creature.]

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-Anu Garg (garg wordsmith.org)

  "Robert De Niro redeems himself after his disastrous work in 'The Fan' by
   displaying a refreshing flair for screwball comedy as Bessie's pixilated
   physician, Dr. Wally."
   James Verniere; 'Marvin's Room' Hits Home; Boston Herald; Jan 10, 1997.

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