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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

/ ˈːɪ /

adjective

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

    dreamy music

  4. informal.
    wonderful
  5. having dreams, esp daydreams
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ𲹳, adverb
  • ˈ𲹳Ա, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • 𲹳i· adverb
  • 𲹳i·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of dreamy1

First recorded in 1560–70; dream + -y 1
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A huge ancient eruption created the dreamy Greek island, leaving a vast crater and a horse-shoe shaped rim.

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For all its dreamy elegance, it’s deceptively simple.

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As the waves crashed cinematically on the rocks below, I thought that if we couldn’t get along in such a dreamy setting, then maybe it was an indication that we shouldn’t be together.

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It became even dreamier when he took the outright lead after four birdies on the first nine without dropping a shot.

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And all the dreamier if they put that team in her town — and not that stepsister city across the river.

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