Daydreaming: meaning, definitions and examples

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daydreaming

 

[ ˈdeɪdriːmɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

lost in

A series of pleasant thoughts that distract one's attention from the present moment.

Synonyms

fantasizing, mind wandering, wandering thoughts

Examples of usage

  • She was daydreaming about her upcoming vacation.
  • His daydreaming often caused him to miss important details in class.
Context #2 | Verb

about

To indulge in pleasant fantasies about something unlikely to happen.

Synonyms

dream, fantasize, imagine

Examples of usage

  • She spent the afternoon daydreaming about becoming a famous singer.
  • He was daydreaming about winning the lottery.

Translations

Translations of the word "daydreaming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 devaneio

🇮🇳 सपने देखना

🇩🇪 Tagträumen

🇮🇩 berkhayal

🇺🇦 мрійливість

🇵🇱 marzenie na jawie

🇯🇵 白昼夢

🇫🇷 rêverie

🇪🇸 soñar despierto

🇹🇷 hayal kurma

🇰🇷 몽상

🇸🇦 أحلام اليقظة

🇨🇿 snění za dne

🇸🇰 snívanie za bieleho dňa

🇨🇳 白日梦

🇸🇮 sanjarjenje

🇮🇸 dagdreymi

🇰🇿 қиялдау

🇬🇪 ოცნება

🇦🇿 xəyal qurmaq

🇲🇽 soñar despierto

Etymology

The word 'daydreaming' originated in the 19th century, combining 'day' and 'dream'. Daydreaming has been a common human experience throughout history, often associated with creativity and escapism. It is a natural part of the human imagination and cognitive processes, allowing individuals to explore alternative realities and possibilities.

See also: daydreamer.