dreamy Definition
dreamy (drēm′ē)
adjective dream′i·er, dream′i·est
- filled with dreams
- fond of daydreaming; given to reverie; visionary; impractical
- like something in a dream; not sharply defined; misty, vague, etc.
- having a soft, soothing quality dreamy music
- ☆ Slang excellent, wonderful, delightful, etc.: a generalized term of approval
dreamy Related Forms
dream′i·ly adverb
dream′i·ness noun
dreamy Synonyms
dreamy
modif.
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. * 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.

