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

She played “Choosin’ Texas” — her dreamy pop-country smash that’s currently at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 — not last but next to last, leaving “Weren’t for the Wind” as her closer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Ms. Simard clearly has a dreamy side, but in no way does she come across as a crank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

There was something dreamy, and then a flash of irritation, and then more dreaminess before irritation erased it again.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon

dreamy

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