dreamy

[dree-mee]

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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.

Origin of dreamy

First recorded in 1560–70; dream + -y¹

Related formsdream·i·ly, adverbdream·i·ness, noun

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Examples from the Web for dreamy

Contemporary Examples

Opener “Always in My Head” was a dreamy lost-love song with a chiming, circular guitar line—the perfect slow dance for Prom 2014.
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Fairylands is a name that conjures up a dreamy, other-worldly place, somewhere to escape the cares of a busy life.
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November 3, 2013
A dreamy, blue-eyed rebel is approached by a mercenary wearing a scary mask.
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The effortless transformation of Justin Bieber from dreamy teen heartthrob to heartless, self-centered pop star continues apace.
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Historical Examples

He was pleasant, but no good at conversation, and he had a dreamy, dissatisfied look.
My Double Life
Sarah Bernhardt
I should only find the Mare's Nest; the dreamy and divine nest is not there.
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G. K. Chesterton
Then, with dreamy eyes, he relapsed into a state of rapture.
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And then silence fell, all three sinking into a dreamy mood.
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On the very morrow, however, Guillaume relapsed into a dreamy state.
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British Dictionary definitions for dreamy

dreamy

adjective dreamier or dreamiest

vague or impractical
resembling a dream in quality
relaxing; gentledreamy music
informal wonderful
having dreams, esp daydreams

Derived Formsdreamily, adverbdreaminess, noun

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Word Origin and History for dreamy

adj.

1560s, "full of dreams," from dream + -y (2). Meaning "perfect, ideal," attested from 1941, American English teen slang. Cf. dreamboat "romantically desirable person;" dream girl (1903).

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Examples from the Web for dreamy

Contemporary Examples

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

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

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

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

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

Historical Examples

He was pleasant, but no good at conversation, and he had a dreamy, dissatisfied look.

I should only find the Mare's Nest; the dreamy and divine nest is not there.

Then, with dreamy eyes, he relapsed into a state of rapture.

And then silence fell, all three sinking into a dreamy mood.

On the very morrow, however, Guillaume relapsed into a dreamy state.

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Word Origin and History for dreamy

adj.

Origin of dreamy