Definition

A scene or setting that resembles a dream, often with strange or surreal qualities.

Example

The artist created a beautiful dreamscape filled with vibrant colors and unusual shapes.

Conversation

I had the strangest dreamscape last night, filled with floating islands.

That sounds amazing! What else happened in it?

There were giant flowers and talking animals everywhere.

Wow, I’d love to explore a dreamscape like that!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dreamscape → It is formed from "dream" (from Old English *drēam*, meaning a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep) and "scape" (from Old English *sceap*, meaning a view or scene). The word "dreamscape" refers to a landscape or scene that is derived from dreams, often surreal or imaginative in nature.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'scene' ('scape') that comes from your 'thoughts during sleep' ('dream') — that's what a dreamscape is, a landscape of dreams.

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