dreamy

adjective

ˈdrē-mē 

dreamier; dreamiest

1

a

: full of dreams

a dreamy night's sleep

b

: pleasantly abstracted from immediate reality

2

: given to dreaming or fantasy

3

a

: suggestive of a dream or dreamlike state

a dreamy smile

dreamy speculation

b

: quiet and soothing

c

: delightful, ideal

dreamily

ˈdrē-mə-lē 

adverb

dreaminess

ˈdrē-mē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• agreeable
• blessed
• blest
• congenial
• darling
• delectable
• delicious
• delightful
• delightsome
• dulcet
• enjoyable
• felicitous
• good
• grateful
• gratifying
• heavenly
• jolly
• luscious
• nice
• palatable
• pleasant
• pleasing
• pleasurable
• pretty
• satisfying
• savory
• savoury
• sweet
• tasty
• welcome

Examples of dreamy in a Sentence

She was a dreamy young woman who never gave much serious thought to her future.

He gazed at me with a dreamy look in his eyes.

Recent Examples on the Web

Photo : Evan Joseph for The Corcoran Group Clouds add a dreamy effect to a guest bedroom. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024

If this dreamy Christmas carol is a favorite of yours, make this sweet and simple decoration with a clear ornament. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024

Advertisement During rehearsal, when Giovanni started talking about music, the boy’s eyes turned dreamy and his arms became animated. —Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024

This one captures the sunset at Cholla Cactus Garden, setting a dreamy mood in a space. —Joni Sweet, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

dreamy

adjective

ˈdrē-mē 

dreamier; dreamiest

1

: full of dreams

2

: tending to spend time in dreaming

3

a

: suggesting a dream

b

: being quiet and soothing

dreamy music

c

: delightful, pleasing

dreamily

-mə-lē 

adverb

dreaminess

-mē-nəs 

noun