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dreamily

IPA: /ˈdriːmɪli/

KK: /ˈdrimɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a daydreaming or relaxed state of mind, often lost in thoughts or fantasies.

Example: She stared dreamily out the window, imagining her next adventure.

dreaming

IPA: /ˈdriːmɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdrimɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A state or experience in which a person sees images, thoughts, or sensations while sleeping, or a daydream or fantasy when awake.

Example: She often finds herself lost in her dreaming during the afternoon.

verb

Definition: The action of experiencing thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep, or imagining something you want to achieve.

Example: She was dreaming about traveling to faraway places.

dreamlike

IPA: /ˈdriːmlaɪk/

KK: /drim-laɪk/

adjective

Definition: Something that resembles a dream, often feeling vague or unreal.

Example: The painting had a dreamlike quality that made it feel otherworldly.

dreamy

IPA: /ˈdriːmi/

KK: /ˈdrimi/

adjective

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.

drearier

IPA: /ˈdrɪəriə/

KK: /ˈdrɪrɪər/

adjective

Definition: More dull, bleak, or depressing than something else.

Example: The weather today is drearier than it was yesterday.

dreariest

IPA: /ˈdrɪəriəst/

KK: /ˈdrɪrɪəst/

adjective

Definition: The most dull, bleak, or depressing; lacking in cheer or excitement.

Example: The weather was the dreariest I had ever experienced, with constant rain and gray skies.

drearily

IPA: /ˈdrɪrɪli/

KK: /ˈdrɪrɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is dull, bleak, or depressing.

Example: The rain fell drearily all day, making everyone feel gloomy.

dreariness

IPA: /ˈdrɪərɪnəs/

KK: /ˈdrɪrɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being dull, bleak, or depressing, often causing a feeling of sadness or gloom.

Example: The constant rain added to the dreariness of the day, making everyone feel tired and unmotivated.

dreary

IPA: /ˈdrɪəri/

KK: /drɪəri/

adjective

Definition: Something that is dull, boring, or gloomy, often causing a feeling of sadness or lack of interest.

Example: The weather was dreary, with gray skies and constant rain.

dredge

IPA: /drɛdʒ/

KK: /drɛdʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To use a tool or machine to remove material from the bottom of a body of water, often to find something valuable like gold.

Example: They decided to dredge the river to search for lost treasures.

noun

Definition: A tool or machine used to collect shellfish or to dig up the bottom of rivers and harbors.

Example: The fishermen used a dredge to gather clams from the ocean floor.

transitive verb

Definition: To bring something up from the bottom of a body of water or to clean and deepen it using a special tool. It can also mean to cover food with a powder like flour or sugar.

Example: The workers will dredge the river to remove the mud and debris.

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