dreamy

Meanings

• adjective

  Having the quality of a dream; vague, elusive, and unreal.

• adjective

  Causing or capable of causing dreamlike experiences or impressions.

• adjective

  Given to daydreaming; having or showing an overly imaginative or fanciful nature.

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Synonyms

dreamish , dreamlike , oneiric

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dreamy
creamy , feamy , freamy , reamy

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Variants

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dreamier , dreamiest , dreamily , dreaminess , dreaminesses , dreamy

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'pleasing to look at' in Old English. The modern sense of 'having the quality of a dream' developed in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dreamy' comes from the Old English word 'drēam,' which means 'dream' or 'vision'.

2. In the 1960s, the term 'dreamy' was used to describe the psychedelic music and culture that emerged from the counterculture movement.

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Related Concepts

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1. daydream: A series of thoughts and images that occur in a person's mind when they are not fully engaged with the outside world.

2. fantasy: A product of the imagination, especially a creative or improbable idea.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dreamy' is often used to describe characters who are lost in thought or daydreaming. In art, dreamy landscapes and scenes can evoke a sense of mystery and wonder. In music, dreamy melodies can create a sense of longing or nostalgia.

How to Memorize "dreamy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a soft, foggy landscape. Visualize a person lost in thought, with a faraway look in their eyes. Visualize a gentle breeze blowing through the trees, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dreamy' with the feeling of being lost in thought or daydreaming. Associate it with soft, gentle, and soothing things, such as clouds, fog, and gentle breezes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a dreamcatcher, which is a Native American artifact used to capture and filter out bad dreams, allowing only good dreams to pass through. Remember that 'dreamy' is a quality that is associated with pleasant, soothing, and imaginative things.

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