dreamy

[ dree-mee ]

/ ˈdri mi /

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adjective, dream·i·er, dream·i·est.

of the nature of or characteristic of dreams; visionary.

vague; dim.

soothing; restful; quieting: dreamy music.

given to daydreaming or reverie.

abounding in dreams; characterized by or causing dreams.

Informal. wonderful; marvelous: He has a dreamy new convertible.

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Origin of dreamy

First recorded in 1560–70; dream + -y¹

OTHER WORDS FROM dreamy

dream·i·ly, adverbdream·i·ness, noun

Words nearby dreamy

dreamtime, dream up, dream vision, dreamwork, dream world, dreamy, dreamy state, drear, dreary, dreck, drecksill

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How to use dreamy in a sentence

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British Dictionary definitions for dreamy

dreamy

/ (ˈdriːmɪ) /

adjective dreamier or dreamiest

vague or impractical

resembling a dream in quality

relaxing; gentledreamy music

informal wonderful

having dreams, esp daydreams

Derived forms of dreamy

dreamily, adverbdreaminess, noun

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