Definitions

dreamy

[dree-mee] / ˈdri mi /

ADJECTIVE

illusory, romantic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fanciful introspective nightmarish otherworldly pensive quixotic utopian whimsical

WEAK

abstracted astral chimerical daydreaming excellent fantastic idealistic imaginary immaterial impractical intangible introvertive lulling marvelous misty musing mythical out of this world phantasmagoric phantasmagorical preoccupied relaxing shadowy soothing speculative unreal unsubstantial vague visionary

Antonyms

STRONGEST

real

WEAK

horrible terrible unromantic

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

An eerie, enchanting score by Rock Burwell gives the proceedings a dreamy, nightmarish quality.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Claude is gallant and tender; he has dreamy blue eyes and a sad, sensitive smile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

All the better to seed the belief that we’re about to experience something dreamy and convulsive.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

"It was dreamy to be in the King and Queen's living room," Brown said.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“It smells good in here,” said Louisiana in a dreamy voice.

From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo