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spacey

 

[ ˈspeɪsi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

casual use

The term 'spacey' is often used to describe someone who seems absent-minded or lost in thought. It can refer to a person's demeanor that suggests they are not fully present in the moment. Additionally, 'spacey' can imply a sense of being dreamy or ethereal, as though the person is gazing off into space rather than engaging with their surroundings.

Synonyms

absent-minded, distracted, dreamy, vacant

Examples of usage

  • She gave a spacey smile during the meeting.
  • He seems spacey and inattentive in class.
  • After the long flight, I felt a bit spacey.
  • His spacey comments made everyone laugh.

Translations

Translations of the word "spacey" in other languages:

🇵🇹 espaçoso

🇮🇳 खुले

🇩🇪 räumlich

🇮🇩 luas

🇺🇦 просторий

🇵🇱 przestronny

🇯🇵 広々とした

🇫🇷 spacieux

🇪🇸 espacioso

🇹🇷 ferah

🇰🇷 넓은

🇸🇦 واسع

🇨🇿 prostorný

🇸🇰 priestranný

🇨🇳 宽敞的

🇸🇮 prostoren

🇮🇸 rúmgott

🇰🇿 кең

🇬🇪 სივრცული

🇦🇿 geniş

🇲🇽 espacioso

Etymology

The word 'spacey' emerged in the mid-20th century, deriving from the concept of 'space' which itself has roots in Latin and Old French. The term began to be utilized in colloquial English to describe behavior characterized by a lack of focus or a feeling of being out of touch with reality, often associated with a dreamy or whimsical state of mind. The informal nature of 'spacey' reflects a light-hearted approach to identifying moments when someone appears to be preoccupied or lost in their own thoughts. Over the years, 'spacey' has remained popular in various contexts, particularly in youth culture and among those who engage in creative pursuits, where being 'in your own world' is often celebrated.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,094, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.