dreamy

[ dree-mee ]

adjective

, dream·i·er, dream·i·est.

1. of the nature of or characteristic of dreams; visionary.
2. vague; dim.
3. soothing; restful; quieting:

   dreamy music.

4. given to daydreaming or reverie.
5. abounding in dreams; characterized by or causing dreams.
6. Informal. wonderful; marvelous:

   He has a dreamy new convertible.

dreamy

/ ˈdriːmɪ /

adjective

1. vague or impractical
2. resembling a dream in quality
3. relaxing; gentle

   dreamy music

4. informal.
   wonderful
5. having dreams, esp daydreams

Derived Forms

• ˈdreamily, adverb
• ˈdreaminess, noun

Other Words From

• dreami·ly adverb
• dreami·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dreamy¹

First recorded in 1560–70; dream + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Throw in an integrated rain cover, an extended U-shaped zippered front panel for excellent accessibility, and 16 pockets and you have one dreamy daypack.

From Outside Online

Gazing up at the stars on a clear night is dreamy, but you can make that experience even better by identifying which dot of light is which.

From Popular-Science

If you’ve only seen the movies, you will be pleasantly surprised at how dreamy and lyrical the books are, especially when narrated by the great Rob Inglis.

From Popular-Science

Sawtoothed granite rocks and alpine forests and meadows paint a dreamy backdrop at Wyoming’s 426,494-acre Bridger Wilderness.

From Outside Online

Imagine having your morning coffee, reading the paper or having lunch at this dreamy set made from.

From Popular-Science

Opener “Always in My Head” was a dreamy lost-love song with a chiming, circular guitar line—the perfect slow dance for Prom 2014.

From The Daily Beast

Fairylands is a name that conjures up a dreamy, other-worldly place, somewhere to escape the cares of a busy life.

From The Daily Beast

A dreamy, blue-eyed rebel is approached by a mercenary wearing a scary mask.

From The Daily Beast

Skip Built to Spill, and See ... Caveman, the cinematic, dreamy five-man vibe collective from New York City.

From The Daily Beast

The effortless transformation of Justin Bieber from dreamy teen heartthrob to heartless, self-centered pop star continues apace.

From The Daily Beast

Mrs. Newbolt was looking away toward the hills, a dreamy cast in her placid face.

From Project Gutenberg

These dreamy, Madonna-like beauties are the result of the most severe and protracted study.

From Project Gutenberg

Sondershausen is a dreamy, sleepy place, with so little life about it that you hardly realize there are any people there at all.

From Project Gutenberg

Finally he shook himself free from the dreamy spell of the place, and turned his face southward again.

From Project Gutenberg

The short answer did not please the young mother; neither did the dreamy tone in which it was spoken.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• fanciful
• introspective
• nightmarish
• otherworldly
• pensive
• quixotic
• utopian
• whimsical