1
as in delightful
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a beach resort that is a perfectly dreamy place to relax
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as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
the kind of dreamy music I want after a hard day at work
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Recent Examples of dreamy
If one villa on Ibiza sounds dreamy, try two.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Stops include such dreamy destinations as Cozumel, Bimini, Grand Cayman, and Montego Bay, and Carnival's own ports of call Half Moon Cay and Celebration Key.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Netflix’s interfaith rom-com, now streaming its 10-episode sophomore run, hinges on whether Joanne will (Kristen Bell) or won’t convert to Judaism for her dreamy boyfriend, Rabbi Noah (Adam Brody).
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
The haze of this dreamy transit could’ve left us projecting fantasies, chasing ideals and ignoring truths that matter.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Stops include such dreamy destinations as Cozumel, Bimini, Grand Cayman, and Montego Bay, and Carnival's own ports of call Half Moon Cay and Celebration Key.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Netflix’s interfaith rom-com, now streaming its 10-episode sophomore run, hinges on whether Joanne will (Kristen Bell) or won’t convert to Judaism for her dreamy boyfriend, Rabbi Noah (Adam Brody).
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
The haze of this dreamy transit could’ve left us projecting fantasies, chasing ideals and ignoring truths that matter.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreamy
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Head coach Dave Canales answered to the Panthers’ imperfect and confusingly delightful day on Sunday in his postgame press conference.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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Grant is wickedly delightful, rightfully becoming one of the rare actors in a horror movie to gain awards traction, receiving nominations at the Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards, and BAFTAs.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Get ready for a relaxing weekend by giving your home a thorough clean every Friday.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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All three celebs proved how versatile a quarter-zip pullover can be by throwing it on during a relaxing night at home, pairing it with sweatpants for a matching set, and dressing it up with slacks.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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But harness a touch of Scotland’s inimitable peat, and the Rob Roy really steps into its own, the vermouth offering sweetness to the scotch’s smoke, their interplay both delicious and unique.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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Greet guests with a warm welcome, a house drink, and a few delicious appetizers.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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The soothing, antioxidant-rich formula offers enough coverage that it can be used in lieu of a tinted moisturizer or lightweight foundation.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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What results is a soothing outdoor space that stays beautiful from season to season.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Friday will be a pleasant day with the high temperature near 60 degrees, however, temperatures will quickly dip in the evening after the sun sets, the forecast shows.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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The 32-gram chocolate and vanilla were both pleasant, with no strange aftertaste or texture—just make sure to give them a really good shake before taking your first sip.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For thousands of years, families in China have celebrated Qingming after the spring equinox, cleaning and decorating their ancestor’s graves and offering plates of sweet dumplings.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Maybe Nat’s new life was also a work of art, in some strange, sweet, conceptual sense.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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An online exclusive recipe, this pecan pie is every bit as rich and comforting as the classic, which is usually made with corn syrup.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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You’re drawn to treats that feel refined yet comforting, with no unnecessary fuss.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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This could make eating more enjoyable, leading to eating more.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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Taking pictures can actually make an experience more enjoyable and more lasting.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Dreamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreamy. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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