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dreamy Definition

dreamy (drēmē)

adjective dreami·er, dreami·est

  1. filled with dreams
  2. fond of daydreaming; given to reverie; visionary; impractical
  3. like something in a dream; not sharply defined; misty, vague, etc.
  4. having a soft, soothing quality dreamy music
  5. Slang excellent, wonderful, delightful, etc.: a generalized term of approval

dreamy Related Forms

dreami·ly adverb dreami·ness noun

dreamy Synonyms

dreamy

modif.

  1. Given to dreaming

    visionary, daydreaming, whimsical, fanciful, impractical, given to reverie, abstracted, musing, introspective, in a reverie, introversive, not of this world, otherworldly, idealistic, utopian, romantic, quixotic, starry-eyed; see also absent-minded, impractical.

    Antonyms practical*, active*, down-to-earth*, realistic. *

  2. Suggestive of a dream

    illusory, dreamlike, vague, dim, indefinite, indistinct, soothing, restful, soft, misty, intangible, fantastic, visionary, phantasmagoric, surreal, nightmarish; see also imaginary, impractical, unreal.

dreamy Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • ambiance: This has a dreamy ambiance to the musical backdrop which is highlighted by wonderful, trilling flute interjections that lifts the mood.
  • ballad: Then there are some dreamy ballads and instrumentals, then more violent material such as ' The Wheel ' .
  • melody: His dreamy melodies bring about a sense of calm that settles upon everyone present.
  • vocal: Johansen's dreamy, velvety vocals meld nicely with Gemma Hayes.
  • mood: Good use is made of acoustic guitar throughout creating a soft dreamy mood to the piece.
  • pop: This is a must for anyone who likes dreamy, intelligent pop.

Modifying Another Word

  • so: The vocal is spot on, the entire musical backing just oh so dreamy!
  • very: Initially Friedrich was a very dreamy, passive child of poor health.
  • rather: The President ( Herr Emil Schmidt ) is a rather dreamy man, whom I like.
  • too: Despite this, artists are frequently too dreamy or bashful to pursue fair wages for their troubles.
  • almost: The blue eyes are mild, gentle, almost dreamy.
  • somewhat: This is a card of settling down; it is very heavy, wholly lacking in imagination, yet somewhat dreamy.

Browse dictionary entries near dreamy

  1. dreamscape
  2. dreamless
  3. dreamland
  4. dreaming
  5. dreamer
  6. dreamboat
  7. dream world
  8. dream up
  9. dream
  10. dreadnought
  1. drear
  2. dreary
  3. dreck
  4. dredge
  5. dredge up
  6. dree
  7. dreggy
  8. dregs
  9. dreidel
  10. Dreiser