Daydreamer: meaning, definitions and examples

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daydreamer

 

[ ˈdeɪˌdriː.mər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

imagination

A person who spends a lot of time thinking about their own life and the things they would like to do in the future, rather than thinking about what is happening now.

Synonyms

dreamer, fantasizer, visionary

Examples of usage

  • He was always a daydreamer, lost in his own thoughts.
  • She's a bit of a daydreamer, always staring out of the window.
  • I used to be a daydreamer in school, imagining all the adventures I could have.
  • The little girl was a daydreamer, creating magical worlds in her mind.
  • He's such a daydreamer, he forgets to pay attention to what's going on around him.

Translations

Translations of the word "daydreamer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sonhador

🇮🇳 दिन में सपने देखने वाला

🇩🇪 Träumer

🇮🇩 pemimpi siang hari

🇺🇦 мрійник

🇵🇱 marzyciel

🇯🇵 夢想家 (むそうか)

🇫🇷 rêveur

🇪🇸 soñador

🇹🇷 hayalperest

🇰🇷 몽상가

🇸🇦 حالم

🇨🇿 snílek

🇸🇰 snílek

🇨🇳 梦想家

🇸🇮 sanjavec

🇮🇸 dagdreyminn

🇰🇿 арманшыл

🇬🇪 მეოცნებე

🇦🇿 xəyalpərəst

🇲🇽 soñador

Etymology

The term 'daydreamer' originated in the mid-19th century, combining the words 'day' and 'dreamer'. It refers to a person who tends to indulge in pleasant fantasies or idle thoughts during the day, often losing touch with reality. Daydreaming is a common activity that allows individuals to explore their creativity and imagination.

See also: daydreaming.