dreamy

[ dree-mee ]

/ ˈdri mi /

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adjective, dream·i·er, dream·i·est.

of the nature of or characteristic of dreams; visionary.

vague; dim.

soothing; restful; quieting: dreamy music.

given to daydreaming or reverie.

abounding in dreams; characterized by or causing dreams.

Informal. wonderful; marvelous: He has a dreamy new convertible.

Origin of dreamy

First recorded in 1560–70; dream + -y¹

OTHER WORDS FROM dreamy

dream·i·ly, adverb dream·i·ness, noun

Words nearby dreamy

dreamless, dreamscape, dreamt, dreamtime, dreamwork, dreamy, dreamy state, drear, dreary, dreck, drecksill

Example sentences from the Web for dreamy

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The hills looked misty, the river still and dreamy; outlines were softened, colours were grown tender.

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He continued standing in that tense attitude, his eyes vague and dreamy.

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On one side she was homely and practical, on the other highly imaginative and dreamy.

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The mild, dreamy look became intensified in Lassiter's eyes.

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British Dictionary definitions for dreamy

dreamy

/ (ˈdriːmɪ) /

adjective dreamier or dreamiest

vague or impractical

resembling a dream in quality

relaxing; gentle dreamy music

informal wonderful

having dreams, esp daydreams

Derived forms of dreamy

dreamily, adverb dreaminess, noun

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dreamy

adjective, dream·i·er, dream·i·est.

Origin of dreamy

OTHER WORDS FROM dreamy

Words nearby dreamy

Example sentences from the Web for dreamy

British Dictionary definitions for dreamy

adjective dreamier or dreamiest

Derived forms of dreamy

BROWSE DICTIONARY

Learning

dreamy

adjective, dream·i·er, dream·i·est.

Origin of dreamy

OTHER WORDS FROM dreamy

Words nearby dreamy

Words related to dreamy

Example sentences from the Web for dreamy

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adjective dreamier or dreamiest

Derived forms of dreamy

British Dictionary definitions for dreamy