Dreamlike

Pronunciation: /driːm.laɪk/

Definitions of dreamlike

adjective describing something as resembling or characteristic of a dream

Example Sentences

A1 The movie had a dreamlike quality to it, making it perfect for children.

A2 She described her vacation as a dreamlike experience, with beautiful sunsets and crystal-clear waters.

B1 The artist's paintings were often described as dreamlike, with surreal landscapes and vibrant colors.

B2 The novel created a dreamlike atmosphere, transporting the reader to a magical world filled with wonder.

C1 The ballet performance was truly dreamlike, with graceful movements and ethereal music.

C2 The photographer's portfolio was filled with dreamlike images, capturing moments of beauty and mystery.

Examples of dreamlike in a Sentence

formal The artist's painting had a dreamlike quality to it, with soft colors and blurred edges.

informal Walking through the foggy forest felt so dreamlike, like being in a fairytale.

slang The concert last night was so dreamlike, I felt like I was in another world.

figurative Her voice had a dreamlike quality, as if it could transport you to a different time and place.

Grammatical Forms of dreamlike

• past tense: dreamliked
• plural: dreamlikes
• comparative: more dreamlike
• superlative: most dreamlike
• present tense: dreamlike
• future tense: will dreamlike
• perfect tense: have dreamliked
• continuous tense: is dreamliking
• singular: dreamlike
• positive degree: dreamlike
• infinitive: to dreamlike
• gerund: dreamliking
• participle: dreamliked

Origin and Evolution of dreamlike

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'dreamlike' originated from the combination of the word 'dream' and the suffix '-like', which is used to form adjectives indicating resemblance or likeness.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'dreamlike' was used to describe something resembling or characteristic of a dream. Over time, the word has come to be used more broadly to convey a sense of surreal or ethereal quality, often associated with a dream-like state.