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Definition of dreamy

dreamy

/ˈdriːmi/
dream · y
Adverb:dreamily
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1

Having a magical, surreal, or pleasantly tranquil quality that resembles a dream.

Example

"The impressionist painting captured the dreamy atmosphere of a misty morning by the river."

2

Lost in thought or given to daydreaming and reverie; not paying attention to immediate surroundings or practical matters.

Example

"He stared out the classroom window with a dreamy expression on his face."

3

Delightful, wonderful, or exceptionally attractive (used informally).

Example

"Everyone in the drama club thought the new lead actor was utterly dreamy."

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• Rhymes for dreamy

• Nearby Words

dreamscape
dreamtime
dreamworld
dreamy
drearily
dreariness
dreary

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the noun 'dream' (related to Old English 'dream', originally meaning joy, mirth, or music, and later acquiring the sense of a sleeping vision via Old Norse 'draumr') combined with the adjective-forming suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dreamy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dreamy
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