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dreamy
adjective \ˈdrē-mē\
: tending to dream instead of thinking about what is real or practical
: having a quality which shows or suggests that you are not noticing or thinking about what is happening around you
: pleasant, peaceful, and relaxing
dream·i·erdream·i·est
Full Definition of DREAMY
1
a : full of dreams <a dreamy night's sleep> b : pleasantly abstracted from immediate reality
2
: given to dreaming or fantasy
3
a : suggestive of a dream or dreamlike state <a dreamy smile> <dreamy speculation> b : quiet and soothing c : delightful, ideal
— dream·i·ly \-mə-lē\ adverb
— dream·i·ness \-mē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of DREAMY
1567
Related to DREAMY
- Synonyms
- agreeable, blessed (also blest), congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful, delightsome, pleasant, dulcet, enjoyable, felicitous, good, grateful, gratifying, heavenly, jolly, luscious, nice, palatable, pleasing, pleasurable, pretty, satisfying, savory (also savoury), sweet, tasty, welcome
- Antonyms
- disagreeable, pleasureless, unpalatable, unpleasant, unwelcome
DREAMINESS Defined for Kids
dreamy
adjective \ˈdrē-mē\
dream·i·erdream·i·est
Definition of DREAMY for Kids
1
: appearing to be daydreaming <He had a dreamy look on his face.>
2
: seeming like a dream <The old castle looked dreamy in the fog.>
3
: quiet and relaxing <dreamy music>
— dream·i·ly \-mə-lē\ adverb
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