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dreamy

American  
[dree-mee] / ˈdri mi /

adjective

dreamier, dreamiest

  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 British  
/ 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

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Other Word Forms

  • dreamily adverb
  • dreaminess noun

Etymology

Origin of dreamy

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

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