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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

She debuted an absolutely dreamy rock ballad with guest guitarist Greg Gonzalez of the band Cigarettes After Sex, a longtime favorite of Karol’s.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

But that dreamy feeling is doubled for American filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 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

His voice was dreamy, quiet, but I was filled with uncertainty; in the winters where I lived it did not even snow.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

dreamy

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