US /ˈdriːmi/ UK /ˈdɹiː.mi/
adj Freq #17169

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    Having a calm, pleasant, almost magical quality, like a dream.

    The film had a soft, dreamy atmosphere.

  2. 2
    adj

    Seeming lost in thought rather than paying attention to what is around you.

    He gave a dreamy smile and stared out of the window.

  3. 3
    adj

    Very attractive or good-looking.

    All her friends think the new teacher is dreamy.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adj · having a calm, pleasant,... dreamlike
2 adj · seeming lost in thought... moony
3 adj · very attractive or... attractivegorgeous
Word family
Forms dreamierdreamiestdreamilydreaminess
Derived forms dreamilydreaminessundreamy
Related forms dreamboat

Etymology

From dream + -y.

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