Definition

Having a quality that is soft, pleasant, and often makes you feel relaxed or lost in thought, like a dream.

Example

The music was dreamy, making everyone feel calm and peaceful.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen that new café in town?

Yeah, it looks so dreamy with all the fairy lights.

I love places that have a dreamy vibe like that.

Same! It's perfect for relaxing and catching up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dreamy → It is formed from "dream" (from Old English *drēam*, meaning a vision or series of thoughts during sleep) and "-y" (a suffix used to form adjectives indicating a quality). The word "dreamy" describes a state characterized by dreams or a whimsical, imaginative quality.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for a vision during sleep — that's what makes something "dreamy"; it has the quality of dreams.

Visually Confused Words