dreamy

Everyday

1. Looking or seeming as if you are thinking about other things and not paying attention. tree →
2. Soft, gentle and pleasant, like something in a dream. tree →
3. (informal) Very attractive or wonderful. tree →

In the lessons

In stories a dreamy character gazes out of the window or forgets things; music and colours can be dreamy (soft and calm); in teen talk «dreamy» can mean good-looking; phrases: «a dreamy look», «dreamy music».

Examples

• Lily had a dreamy look on her face during maths. tree →
• The music was soft and dreamy. tree →
• He is a dreamy boy who loves stories. tree →
• The sunset made the sky a dreamy pink. tree →
• (informal) «The new singer is so dreamy,» sighed my sister. tree →
• The ice-cream was dreamy and smooth. tree →
• Stop being dreamy and pack your bag! tree →
• He had dreamy violet eyes, and his hair was like fine gold. tree →

Note

Comparatives: dreamier, dreamiest. Adverb: dreamily. Noun: dreaminess.