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

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Feeling is more powerful than fact here, and Travolta leans hard into the dreamy, futuristic visual identity of the jet set age to evoke a childlike sense of awe in the viewer.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

It feels dreamy to imagine a 67-year-old tragedy resolving itself in this way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Her feet barely brushed the ground, and when she jumped, her body moved through the air in a slow, dreamy fashion.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

dreamy

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