dreamy

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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

dreaminess

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noun

dream·​i·​ness -mēnə̇s 

-min-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being dreamy

Synonyms of dreamy

Adjective

• delightful
• delicious
• pleasant
• sweet
• enjoyable
• nice
• pleasing
• heavenly
• satisfying
• good

Examples of dreamy in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

The property’s 200 rooms boast dreamy beds and sleek bathrooms, but layouts are basic—don’t expect terraces or windows that open. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

This dreamy ethos translated into the wedding wardrobe Lauren curated alongside Goldberg. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Sahar Habibi made our playlist, the perfect backdrop for a dreamy evening with her signature smooth sounds. — Ashley Sp, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

The Oscar-winning actor first won hearts as the dreamy Doug Ross on long-running NBC medical drama ER. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1796, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dreamy

• creamy
• seamy
• steamy

Kids Definition

dreamy

adjective

ˈdrē-mē 

dreamier; dreamiest

1

: full of dreams

2

: tending to spend time in dreaming

3

a

: suggesting a dream

b

: being quiet and soothing

dreamy music

c

: delightful, pleasing

dreamily

-mə-lē 

adverb

dreaminess

-mē-nəs 

noun