Dreamer: meaning, definitions and examples

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dreamer

 

[ ˈdriːmər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in imagination

A person who dreams, especially habitually.

Synonyms

idealist, romantic, visionary

Examples of usage

  • He was a dreamer who spent hours lost in his own thoughts.
  • As a dreamer, she often came up with creative solutions to problems.
Context #2 | Noun

aspiration

A person who has a strong desire to achieve something great or significant.

Synonyms

goal-setter, idealist, optimist

Examples of usage

  • She was a dreamer who dreamed of traveling the world.
  • He is a dreamer who believes in making the world a better place.

Translations

Translations of the word "dreamer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sonhador

🇮🇳 सपने देखने वाला

🇩🇪 Träumer

🇮🇩 pemimpi

🇺🇦 мрійник

🇵🇱 marzyciel

🇯🇵 夢見る人

🇫🇷 rêveur

🇪🇸 soñador

🇹🇷 hayalperest

🇰🇷 꿈꾸는 사람

🇸🇦 حالم

🇨🇿 snílek

🇸🇰 snílek

🇨🇳 梦想家

🇸🇮 sanjavec

🇮🇸 draumari

🇰🇿 армандаушы

🇬🇪 მეოცნებე

🇦🇿 xəyalpərəst

🇲🇽 soñador

Etymology

The word 'dreamer' originates from the Middle English word 'dremere', which is derived from the Old English word 'dreamere'. It has been used to describe individuals who have a penchant for imaginative thinking and a strong desire to achieve their aspirations. The concept of dreaming has been associated with creativity, innovation, and the pursuit of a better future throughout history.

See also: daydream, daydreams, dream, dreaming, dreamland, dreamlike, dreams, dreamscape, dreamy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,181, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.