dreamless

[ dreem-lis ]

adjective

1. undisturbed by dreams:

   a sound and dreamless sleep.

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of dreamless¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; dream + -less

Example Sentences

The rest of the night was about as memorable as a dreamless sleep.

From Los Angeles Times

And while standing horses can achieve "slow-wave," or deep, dreamless sleep, but an adequately rested horse requires at least 25 minutes of REM sleep per day, which can only happen while lying down, Matlock said.

From Scientific American

She stretched out on a mat by the bed and, worn out by fear and misery, sank into a dreamless sleep.

From Literature

But, he added, “they have not been anesthetized by mediocrity into dreamless boredom.”

From New York Times

In the first half of the night, when fairly high levels of alcohol are still coursing through your bloodstream, you’ll probably sleep deeply and dreamlessly.

From New York Times