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
b
: quiet and soothing
c
: delightful, ideal
Synonyms
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
Artists perched around Bellerby's London studio painstakingly blend and apply paint — dreamy cobalt and mint for the oceans, yellow, greens and ochre for the landscape.
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Laurie Kellman, Quartz, 7 Apr. 2024
The living room also features one of the home’s three fireplaces, which is set between two large windows that provide dreamy sunset views over the Pacific Ocean.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
Jennifer Hudson and Beyoncé are having a dreamy reunion.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
For the contractors, things aren’t quite as dreamy.
—Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024
Follow along for the perfect Keys vacation, which includes everything from snorkeling to seafood dinners to afternoon naps on the dreamy sandy beaches.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2024
That aside, the Navy Officer was dreamy, which helped make for an easy-to-watch season.
—Madeline Boardman, EW.com, 26 Mar. 2024
On the way back down from Cave 18, Tony walked us along Playa Mujeres, a dreamy stretch of white sand where sea turtles come to nest.
—Carina Del Valle Schorske, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Flannery pulled together a mighty collection of dreamy and romantic gowns for Stone’s many red carpet appearances.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
Laurie Kellman, Quartz, 7 Apr. 2024
The living room also features one of the home’s three fireplaces, which is set between two large windows that provide dreamy sunset views over the Pacific Ocean.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
Jennifer Hudson and Beyoncé are having a dreamy reunion.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
For the contractors, things aren’t quite as dreamy.
—Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024
Follow along for the perfect Keys vacation, which includes everything from snorkeling to seafood dinners to afternoon naps on the dreamy sandy beaches.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2024
That aside, the Navy Officer was dreamy, which helped make for an easy-to-watch season.
—Madeline Boardman, EW.com, 26 Mar. 2024
On the way back down from Cave 18, Tony walked us along Playa Mujeres, a dreamy stretch of white sand where sea turtles come to nest.
—Carina Del Valle Schorske, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Flannery pulled together a mighty collection of dreamy and romantic gowns for Stone’s many red carpet appearances.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Dreamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dreamy. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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dreamy
adjective
dreamier; dreamiest
1
: full of dreams
2
: tending to spend time in dreaming
3
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