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 of dreamy

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

Examples of dreamy in a Sentence

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

If this idea speaks to you, here are some of the dreamiest shades to try for Winter 2025, as seen on celebrities and runways alike. —María Diez, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2025

Social media has become a big bonus to Prusse's already dreamy job. —Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025

The openings come on the heels of Roberto Coin’s global campaign unveiled in May featuring Dakota Johnson in a dreamy Venice, a city where Coin finds endless inspiration. —Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025

Europe is absolutely loaded with hiking destinations, from vineyard strolls to countryside jaunts—and the ones with dreamy seaside views are some of the most memorable. —Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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