Daydreams: meaning, definitions and examples
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daydreams
[ ˈdeɪdriːmz ]
in one's mind
A series of pleasant thoughts that distract one's attention from the present moment. Daydreams often involve fantasies about the future or reminiscences of the past.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I often catch myself lost in daydreams about traveling the world.
- She spent hours lost in daydreams about her childhood summers.
about an idealized or fantasy world
To indulge in a series of pleasant thoughts or fantasies, typically about the future or an idealized world. Daydreaming is often seen as a way to escape reality temporarily.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She daydreams about becoming a famous actress one day.
- He often daydreams about winning the lottery and living a life of luxury.
Translations
Translations of the word "daydreams" in other languages:
🇵🇹 devaneios
🇮🇳 सपने
🇩🇪 Tagträume
🇮🇩 lamunan
🇺🇦 мрії
🇵🇱 marzenia na jawie
🇯🇵 白昼夢 (hakuchūmu)
🇫🇷 rêveries
🇪🇸 ensoñaciones
🇹🇷 hayaller
🇰🇷 공상 (gongsang)
🇸🇦 أحلام اليقظة
🇨🇿 snění
🇸🇰 snívanie
🇨🇳 白日梦 (báirìmèng)
🇸🇮 sanjarenje
🇮🇸 dagdraumar
🇰🇿 армандар
🇬🇪 ოცნებები (ots'nebebi)
🇦🇿 xəyallar
🇲🇽 ensoñaciones
Etymology
The term 'daydreams' originated from the Middle English word 'daydreem', which combines 'day' with 'dream'. Daydreams have been a part of human experience for centuries, with people using them as a form of mental escape or creative exploration.
See also: daydream, dream, dreamer, dreaming, dreamland, dreamlike, dreams, dreamscape, dreamy.