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dreamy

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdriːmi/

dreamy means: Having the strange, soft, or unreal quality of a dream.

adjective

LIKE A DREAMB2

Having the strange, soft, or unreal quality of a dream.

  • The music has a dreamy quality.
  • Soft light gave the painting a dreamy look.
  • The film opens with dreamy images of floating clouds.

Similar words: dreamlike, unreal

Common phrases: dreamy music, dreamy quality, dreamy images

ROMANTIC ATMOSPHEREB2

Pleasant and romantic, making you want to relax and enjoy the moment.

  • The garden felt dreamy at sunset.
  • We spent a dreamy evening beside the sea.
  • Candles gave the restaurant a dreamy atmosphere.

Similar words: romantic, idyllic

Common phrases: dreamy atmosphere, dreamy setting, dreamy evening

VERY ATTRACTIVEB2

Very attractive in a way that makes you feel romantic interest.

  • That actor is so dreamy.
  • She fell for his dreamy smile.
  • Do you think the new singer is dreamy?

Similar words: gorgeous, handsome, attractive

Common phrases: dreamy eyes, dreamy actor, dreamy smile

Questions about dreamy

What does dreamy mean?

Having the strange, soft, or unreal quality of a dream.

What is dreamy in other languages?

Türkçe: rüya gibi · Español: onírico · Français: onirique · Deutsch: traumhaft · Italiano: onirico · 日本語: 夢のような

How do you pronounce dreamy?

It is pronounced /ˈdriːmi/.

How do you use dreamy in a sentence?

The music has a dreamy quality. Soft light gave the painting a dreamy look.

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