dreamy
DREE-mee
Dreamy (adj) means having a vague, hazy, or dreamlike quality. Example: “The film had a dreamy, soft-focus look.”
adj
1
Having a vague, hazy, or dreamlike quality.
"The film had a dreamy, soft-focus look."
"She wore a dreamy, faraway expression."
2
Very attractive; charming (informal).
"The teenagers all thought the new actor was dreamy."
How to use dreamy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "hazy and dreamlike" or, informally, "gorgeous."
When to use it
The "attractive" sense is informal and somewhat dated slang.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- dreamier
- Superlative
- dreamiest
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Etymology
From dream plus -y.
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Rhymes for dreamy
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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.
