Definition

A frightening or distressing experience that occurs while a person is awake, similar to a nightmare but happening during the day.

Example

After the accident, he often found himself lost in daymares about what could have happened.

Conversation

Last night, I had the weirdest daymare while I was awake.

That sounds intense! What happened?

I was just sitting at my desk, and suddenly I felt like everything was closing in on me.

Wow, that sounds really frightening; I hope it doesn't happen again!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Daymare → The word is a combination of "day" (from Old English "dæg", meaning the period of light between sunrise and sunset) and "mare" (from Old English "mære", meaning a mythological demon or nightmare). A daymare refers to a disturbing or frightening experience that occurs during the day, similar to a nightmare but in daylight.

Memory Tip

Think of 'day' as the time when light is present and 'mare' as a creature that brings nightmares. This helps you remember that a daymare is a frightening experience that happens during the day.

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