dreamy

[dree-mee]

adjective

dreamier, dreamiest 

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

Other Word Forms

• dreamily adverb
• dreaminess noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dreamy¹

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

Example Sentences

With dense fog and transculent pink lights, the whole set started to fuse into a unifying dreamy moment.

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Its release was a significant shift for the band, which had been known for dreamy prog-inspired rock on their previous hit 1993 album “Siamese Dream.”

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A contented, dreamy look came over the old woman’s face.

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Her voice trailed off, but her expression grew dreamy and soft.

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“Do you know what would have been terribly amusing?” said Lady Constance in a dreamy voice.

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Related Words

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