Dreamy: meaning, definitions and examples

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dreamy

[ ˈdriːmi ]

Adjective

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

imagine a dreamy landscape

Having a magical or surreal quality; resembling or characteristic of a dream.

Synonyms

ethereal, fantasy, otherworldly.

Examples of usage

The dreamy music filled the room with a sense of tranquility.
She had a dreamy expression on her face as she gazed out the window.
The painting depicted a dreamy scene of a starlit sky.
The dreamy atmosphere of the forest made her feel like she was in a fairytale.

^{Context #2 | Adjective}

a dreamy look in her eyes

Appearing lost in thought or preoccupied with pleasant daydreams.

Synonyms

contemplative, meditative, pensive.

Examples of usage

She had a dreamy smile on her face as she remembered a fond memory.
The dreamy look in his eyes suggested he was thinking about something romantic.
Her mind wandered off into a dreamy state as she relaxed on the beach.
He had a dreamy expression as he stared into the distance.

Translations

Translations of the word "dreamy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sonhador

🇮🇳 सपनीला

🇩🇪 träumerisch

🇮🇩 penuh mimpi

🇺🇦 мрійливий

🇵🇱 marzycielski

🇯🇵 夢見る (yumemiru)

🇫🇷 rêveur

🇪🇸 soñador

🇹🇷 hayalperest

🇰🇷 몽상적인 (mongsangjeog-in)

🇸🇦 حالم

🇨🇿 snový

🇸🇰 snový

🇨🇳 梦幻的 (mènghuàn de)

🇸🇮 sanjav

🇮🇸 draumkenndur

🇰🇿 армандаушы

🇬🇪 მონატრების

🇦🇿 xəyalpərəst

🇲🇽 soñador

Etymology

The word 'dreamy' originated from the combination of 'dream' and the suffix '-y,' which is used to form adjectives. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The concept of dreams has always been associated with the subconscious mind, imagination, and fantasy, which is reflected in the word 'dreamy' describing something mystical or otherworldly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,288, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.

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17285 stiffly
17286 brazen
17287 engraver
17288 dreamy
17289 distracting
17290 colourful
17291 enhancements
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