Definition

The quality or state of being lost in thoughts or fantasies, often associated with a gentle, soft, or romantic feeling.

Example

Her dreaminess made her a wonderful storyteller, as she often wove magical tales from her imagination.

Conversation

I love how your paintings have that sense of dreaminess to them.

Thanks! I always try to capture a feeling of peace.

It really works; they make me feel relaxed and inspired.

I'm glad to hear that! Dreaminess is exactly what I aim for.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dreaminess → It is formed from "dream" (from Old English *drēam*, meaning a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep) and "-iness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "dreaminess" refers to the quality of being dreamy or having a dream-like state.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'dream' which relates to thoughts and images during sleep, and remember that 'dreaminess' describes the quality of being in that dream-like state.

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