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

"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

A dreamy dance sequence in the Hollywood hills can be as moving as a quiet conversation between a mother and her son.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

I followed beside him, feeling a bit dreamy.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

dreamy

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