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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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Recent Examples of dreamy Though, if horror isn’t your thing, the dreamy 2005 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice rides its way back into theaters. Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025 Areca palm The romantic and dreamy areca palm is a majestic orchid and an unsung chemical-destroying hero. Rebecca Torres, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025 This lustrous airy silk gown with sheer panels along the chest and the back is not only the dreamiest take on a slip dress, but an obvious choice for a minimalist. Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2025 Steinfeld and Allen announced the engagement on Instagram in November 2024, with a dreamy pic from the elaborate, beachside proposal at sunset. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dreamy
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Adjective
  • Sometimes those patterns are helpful, even delightful.
    Diana Spehar, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
  • The delightful scene unfolds with the three discussing relationships.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 1 May 2025
Adjective
  • Grilling is a simple and delicious way to enjoy proteins and veggies, but there’s ways to make that grilling experience bigger and bolder, and add a lot of flavor.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The scents are delicious without ever smelling overbearing, the burn times are on point, and the candle jars blend in as pretty decor in any room.
    Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Their look and feeling are soothing and sublime, thanks to the deft hand of noted Spanish interior designer Pilar García-Nieto.
    Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Some models serve purely to create a soothing ambiance, acting as night lights for children, whereas others can be educational tools with accurate renderings of the night sky indoors.
    Tantse Walter, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Most of the week should be pleasant in the Baltimore area, with temperatures hovering in the upper 70s and low 80s before a chance of showers into the weekend.
    Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 22 Apr. 2025
  • On bord, the Norse flight attendants were pleasant and service was frequent.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The cocktail consists of vanilla vodka, cherry brandy, sweet vermouth and a splash of Canada Dry.
    Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Delicately sweet figs balance the tang and sour bite of balsamic vinegar.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • It’s made of a tarp-like material that feels pretty durable and the lid zippers, which is nice to contain smells.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Ice is not nice The ice at American Airlines Center was a huge problem in Game 2, with players on both teams falling down left and right.
    Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • This week, Lorde returns with a hypnotic synth-pop stunner, Young Thug taps Future on his first solo single since his release from jail, and Haim make leaving a relationship sound like a breeze over chill guitars.
    Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Yet, the band took to the Sonora tent at Coachella in Indio, California, for two consecutive weekends, captivating a crowd of nearly 5,000 fans with electrifying performances that seamlessly fused echo-laden keyboards and hypnotic electric guitar riffs into their signature psychedelic cumbia sound.
    Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The costume has to be aesthetically pleasing to the eye, especially with Marvel.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Materials Exterior: Car pillows are most often covered in a soft, plush material that’s pleasing to the touch.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025

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“Dreamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreamy. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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