dreamy

[ dree-mee ]

adjective

, dream·i·er, dream·i·est.

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

/ ˈdriːmɪ /

adjective

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

   dreamy music

4. informal.
   wonderful
5. having dreams, esp daydreams

Derived Forms

• ˈdreamily, adverb
• ˈdreaminess, noun

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of dreamy¹

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

Example Sentences

Ware’s vocals lend a dreamy, devotional quality to Salute’s garage-inspired beat, which briefly drops out toward the end for a quick trip to church, complete with a heavenly choir of multi-tracked Wares.

From New York Times

Rona wears the ’30s silk tank when a dreamy summer day morphs into first kisses at a nightclub — before benders and breakups.

From Los Angeles Times

“It was a wonderful feeling of winning,” Harbaugh said with a dreamy smile.

From Los Angeles Times

After “Dog Eat Dog,” a dreamy yet percussive soft-rock song about “snakebite evangelists and racketeers and bigwig financiers,” Mitchell said she wished she could vote in the upcoming presidential election.

From Los Angeles Times

The dreamy quintet, which drew comparisons to the Beatles, was known for hits “What Makes You Beautiful” and “Story of My Life.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• fanciful
• introspective
• nightmarish
• otherworldly
• pensive
• quixotic
• utopian
• whimsical