Definition

In a manner that does not involve dreams or dreaming.

Example

She slept dreamlessly through the night, without any dreams at all.

Conversation

Did you sleep well last night?

Not really, I was up for hours and slept dreamlessly.

That sounds rough; I hate when that happens.

Yeah, I just want a good night's sleep for once!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dreamlessly → It is formed from "dream" (from Old English *drēam*, meaning a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "dreamlessly" means without dreams or the absence of dreams during sleep.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') any 'thoughts or images' ('dream') while you sleep — that's what dreamlessly means.

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