dreamy abstraction
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.
On this hope, fancy conjured up scenes and images of delight, upon which her mind dwelt in pleased and dreamy abstraction, until sleep stole upon her, and locked up her senses.
From The Lights and Shadows of Real Life by T. S. (Timothy Shay) Arthur
Be this as it may, Bladud had not been long seated there in a state of dreamy abstraction, when he became conscious of the inquiring look.
From The Hot Swamp by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
He was a rawboned Slav with a pale face, high cheek bones, and large brown eyes, holding within their somber depths an expression of thoughtful, dreamy abstraction.
From Abroad at Home American Ramblings, Observations, and Adventures of Julian Street by Julian Street
Again she could be steeped in a dreamy abstraction or alive with a pagan joy of life.
From The Net by Rex Ellingwood Beach
As the white outbuildings and irregular outlines of the "Summit House" began to be visible, Jeff felt a singular return of his former dreamy abstraction.
From Jeff Briggs's Love Story by Bret Harte
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word