dreamy

[ dree-mee ]
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adjective,dream·i·er, dream·i·est.
  1. of the nature of or characteristic of dreams; visionary.

  2. vague; dim.

  1. soothing; restful; quieting: dreamy music.

  2. given to daydreaming or reverie.

  3. abounding in dreams; characterized by or causing dreams.

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

Origin of dreamy

1
First recorded in 1560–70; dream + -y1

Other words from dreamy

  • dream·i·ly, adverb
  • dream·i·ness, noun

Words Nearby dreamy

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British Dictionary definitions for dreamy

dreamy

/ (ˈdriːmɪ) /


adjectivedreamier or dreamiest
  1. vague or impractical

  2. resembling a dream in quality

  1. relaxing; gentle: dreamy music

  2. informal wonderful

  3. having dreams, esp daydreams

Derived forms of dreamy

  • dreamily, adverb
  • dreaminess, noun

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