Dreamlike: meaning, definitions and examples

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dreamlike

 

[ หˆdriหmหŒlaษชk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a surreal setting

resembling or characteristic of a dream; having a magical or unreal quality

Synonyms

ethereal, fantastical, surreal

Examples of usage

  • The movie had a dreamlike quality, with surreal visuals and fantastical creatures.
  • She described the scene as dreamlike, with colors blending together in a haze of beauty.
Context #2 | Adjective

fantasy-like

having an otherworldly or fantastic quality, as if from a dream

Synonyms

enchanted, fantasy-like, whimsical

Examples of usage

  • The forest had a dreamlike atmosphere, with twisted trees and glowing mushrooms.
  • Her paintings often depict dreamlike landscapes filled with mythical creatures.

Translations

Translations of the word "dreamlike" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น onรญrico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคชเคจเฅ‹เค‚ เคœเฅˆเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช traumhaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seperti mimpi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฝะพะฒะธะดะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jak ze snu

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคขใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท onirique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ onรญrico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rรผya gibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฟˆ ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุซู„ ุงู„ุญู„ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ snovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ snovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆขฆๅนป่ˆฌ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sanjav

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ draumkenntur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏั ะบำฉั€ะณะตะฝะดะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ แƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yuxu kimi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ onรญrico

Etymology

The word 'dreamlike' originates from the combination of 'dream' and 'like', suggesting something resembling or characteristic of a dream. It first appeared in the English language in the late 19th century, reflecting the fascination with dreams and the subconscious mind during the Romantic and Symbolist movements in art and literature.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,311, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.