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Dreamily: meaning, definitions and examples

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dreamily

 

[ ˈdriːmɪli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

state of mind

In a dreamily manner refers to the way of acting or speaking as if in a dream, often with a sense of idealism or detachment from reality. It can also convey an atmosphere of romance or wistfulness.

Synonyms

daydreamingly, idly, whimsically

Examples of usage

  • She gazed dreamily out of the window.
  • He spoke dreamily about his future plans.
  • The child played dreamily in the garden.

Translations

Translations of the word "dreamily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sonhadoramente

🇮🇳 सपनों में

🇩🇪 träumerisch

🇮🇩 dengan mimpi

🇺🇦 мрійливо

🇵🇱 marzycielsko

🇯🇵 夢見がちに (yume migachi ni)

🇫🇷 rêveusement

🇪🇸 soñadoramente

🇹🇷 hayalperestçe

🇰🇷 꿈꾸듯이 (kkumkkudeusi)

🇸🇦 حلمياً (hulmiyan)

🇨🇿 snivě

🇸🇰 snívavo

🇨🇳 梦幻地 (mènghuàn de)

🇸🇮 sanjsko

🇮🇸 draumkenndur

🇰🇿 арманшылдықпен (armanshıldıqpen)

🇬🇪 სიზმრულად (sizmrulad)

🇦🇿 xəyalpərəstcə

🇲🇽 soñadoramente

Etymology

The word 'dreamily' originates from the root word 'dream,' which comes from the Old English 'drēam,' meaning a 'joy' or 'music.' The transition to its modern meaning, related to the sleep state or fanciful thoughts, evolved through Middle English. The suffix '-ily' is used to form adverbs, indicating the manner of the adjective 'dreamy.' It thus preserves the notion of being enveloped in a dream-like state or having an imaginative or fanciful disposition. The term has been in use for several centuries, often depicting a serene, reflective, or romantic way of viewing the world. Its usage has also permeated literature, where characters might act dreamily when lost in thoughts of love or aspiration.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,828, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.