Dreamy

Pronunciation: /driːmi/

Definitions of dreamy

adjective having a peaceful or romantic quality; resembling a dream

Example Sentences

A1 She had a dreamy expression on her face as she gazed out the window.

A2 The music playing in the background created a dreamy atmosphere in the room.

B1 The beach at sunset was a dreamy sight, with the colors of the sky reflecting on the water.

B2 The novel described a dreamy world filled with magical creatures and enchanting landscapes.

C1 The artist's paintings had a dreamy quality to them, evoking a sense of nostalgia and longing.

C2 The film director captured the dreamy essence of the story through his use of soft lighting and ethereal imagery.

Examples of dreamy in a Sentence

formal The sunset over the ocean created a dreamy atmosphere on the beach.

informal I love taking naps in my dreamy bedroom with the soft lighting.

slang That new cafe has such a dreamy vibe, I could hang out there all day.

figurative Her voice had a dreamy quality that made everyone feel relaxed and at ease.

Grammatical Forms of dreamy

• past tense: dreamed
• plural: dreamies
• comparative: dreamier
• superlative: dreamiest
• present tense: dream
• future tense: will dream
• perfect tense: have dreamed
• continuous tense: is dreaming
• singular: dreamy
• positive degree: dreamy
• infinitive: to dream
• gerund: dreaming
• participle: dreaming

Origin and Evolution of dreamy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'dreamy' is derived from the Middle English word 'dremi' which comes from the Old English word 'dreamig', meaning full of dreams or resembling a dream.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe something that resembled or evoked dreams, the word 'dreamy' has evolved to also describe a person's demeanor or a mood that is characterized by dreaminess or a sense of being lost in thought.