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

Here’s hoping this final weekend of May gives those of you on the East Coast the dreamy welcome-to-summer weather you missed out on over the holiday weekend.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 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

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

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The night of the party was soft and dreamy, with a warm breeze drifting in and out of our backyard.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

dreamy

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