Definition

A person who spends time thinking about pleasant things that are not real, often instead of focusing on what they should be doing.

Example

As a daydreamer, she often lost track of time while imagining her future adventures.

Conversation

I've been told I'm such a daydreamer sometimes.

Really? I can see that; you often seem lost in thought.

Yeah, I just can't help but imagine all the things I want to do.

That's not a bad thing, as long as you also take action!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Daydreamer → It is formed from "day" (from Old English "dæg", meaning the period of light between sunrise and sunset) and "dreamer" (from "dream" which has roots in Old English "drēam", meaning a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep, plus the suffix "-er" indicating a person who performs an action). A daydreamer is a person who engages in dreams or fantasies during the day, often while awake.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'day' as the time when you are awake and 'dreamer' as someone who imagines or fantasizes. This helps you remember that a daydreamer is someone who dreams while they are awake during the day.

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