adj B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

dreamy

DREE-mee

Dreamy (adj) means having a vague, hazy, or dreamlike quality. Example: “The film had a dreamy, soft-focus look.”

adj

Having a vague, hazy, or dreamlike quality.

"The film had a dreamy, soft-focus look."

"She wore a dreamy, faraway expression."

Very attractive; charming (informal).

"The teenagers all thought the new actor was dreamy."

How to use dreamy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither "hazy and dreamlike" or, informally, "gorgeous."

When to use it

The "attractive" sense is informal and somewhat dated slang.

dreamier comparative, dreamiest superlative

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What does “dreamy” mean?

The word “dreamy” means having a vague, hazy, or dreamlike quality. In plain terms, either "hazy and dreamlike" or, informally, "gorgeous.".

How do you pronounce “dreamy”?

“Dreamy” is pronounced DREE-mee (/ˈdɹiː.mi/ in IPA).

How do you use “dreamy” in a sentence?

Here is “dreamy” used in a sentence: “The film had a dreamy, soft-focus look.”

What part of speech is “dreamy”?

“Dreamy” is an adjective.

Is “dreamy” a common word?

“Dreamy” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “dreamy” have?

“Dreamy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a vague, hazy, or dreamlike quality.