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
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Example Sentences
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 The open-kitchen area looks pretty dreamy and functional, with marble counters, stainless steel appliances, and an enviable wall of Martha’s own collection of copper pans hanging like baubles on a Christmas tree. 
Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 16 Aug. 2022 But the house was simply too dreamy and life outside of it simply too dark. Xochitl Gonzalez, ELLE Decor, 21 June 2022 Cruise’s delicate vocals provided a dreamy and eerie counterpoint to the lush orchestrations of Angelo Badalamenti, the composer who was a chief collaborator of film director David Lynch. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2022 Yes, a dreamy and affordable private island escape in Europe is possible. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2022 Surf Mesa’s sound has a dreamy and vibrant sound infused into the electronic sound. Spin Staff, SPIN, 12 May 2022 Hot off the trail of expensive blonde, nectar blonde is a dreamy, creamy shade that strikes the perfect balance between brightness and believability. Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2022 The Grammy-winning singer got playful in the dreamy waters of Capri while wearing what appears to be a sparkly gown. Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2022 The dreamy boy returned to Corozal and devoted all his time to perfecting his craft – even selling cans to cover studio fees. Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 10 Aug. 2022 See More
Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 16 Aug. 2022 But the house was simply too dreamy and life outside of it simply too dark. Xochitl Gonzalez, ELLE Decor, 21 June 2022 Cruise’s delicate vocals provided a dreamy and eerie counterpoint to the lush orchestrations of Angelo Badalamenti, the composer who was a chief collaborator of film director David Lynch. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2022 Yes, a dreamy and affordable private island escape in Europe is possible. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2022 Surf Mesa’s sound has a dreamy and vibrant sound infused into the electronic sound. Spin Staff, SPIN, 12 May 2022 Hot off the trail of expensive blonde, nectar blonde is a dreamy, creamy shade that strikes the perfect balance between brightness and believability. Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2022 The Grammy-winning singer got playful in the dreamy waters of Capri while wearing what appears to be a sparkly gown. Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 10 Aug. 2022 The dreamy boy returned to Corozal and devoted all his time to perfecting his craft – even selling cans to cover studio fees. Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 10 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Kids Definition
dreamy
adjective
ˈdrē-mē
dreamier; dreamiest
1
: appearing to be daydreaming
He had a dreamy look on his face.
2
: seeming like a dream
The old castle looked dreamy in the fog.
3
: quiet and relaxing
dreamy music
dreaminess
noun
as in surreality
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- surreality
- unreality
- fiction
- irreality
- fantasy
- phantasy
- fictitiousness
- fancy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- reality
- actuality
- fact
- materiality
- authenticity
- truth
- genuineness
- factuality
- verity