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as in delightful
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a beach resort that is a perfectly dreamy place to relax
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as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
the kind of dreamy music I want after a hard day at work
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Recent Examples of dreamy
Style the trousers with a blouse like this dreamy pink one, then finish the look with a comfy pair of ballet flats that’ll keep your feet cushioned during work events.
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Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
So many dreamy pieces for women, men, and kids are in the mix, but we’re especially smitten with this easy dress and these long jorts, both of which deserve a place in your carry-on.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 26 May 2025
One favorite is Austen’s dreamy image of a group of men and women lounging in the woods by a lake in the summer of 1888; dappled sunlight gives the image echoes of Monet.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
Bi Gan 2 hours 36 minutes Tailor-made for those viewers who fantasize about being trapped in the Criterion closet, this dreamy 156-minute behemoth is certainly not for mainstream arthouse fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the next Oscar favorite.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
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Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
So many dreamy pieces for women, men, and kids are in the mix, but we’re especially smitten with this easy dress and these long jorts, both of which deserve a place in your carry-on.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 26 May 2025
One favorite is Austen’s dreamy image of a group of men and women lounging in the woods by a lake in the summer of 1888; dappled sunlight gives the image echoes of Monet.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
Bi Gan 2 hours 36 minutes Tailor-made for those viewers who fantasize about being trapped in the Criterion closet, this dreamy 156-minute behemoth is certainly not for mainstream arthouse fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the next Oscar favorite.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreamy
Adjective
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Barack Obama is the most unbelievably delightful man.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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While the absurd shenanigans are fun, the real joy is watching a delightful del Toro and refreshing Threapleton navigating the oddly heartfelt family reconnection.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Willem Dafoe as Rat in Fantastic Mr. Fox Willem Dafoe has delicious fun voicing Rat, the sinister security guard who menaces Fox and his cohorts.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Mama practically lived in the kitchen, making delicious dishes to feed the friends and family who were always stopping by.—
Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
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She was dressed in a conservative suit and low heels and in her soothing but authoritative voice reminded me of a flight attendant delivering in-flight instructions.—
Lisa Pratta
June 12,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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There’s nothing more soothing… or surprisingly loud.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Comedy is also having a moment because of people are looking for a pleasant escape given the political nightmare currently gripping this nation.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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This modern adaptation of a traditional country farmhouse features a welcoming front porch, which has ample room for two or three people to sit and relax on a pleasant day.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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These sweet floral containers can be used in the microwave, oven, dishwasher, and freezer and won’t stain or smell after being exposed to a little tomato sauce.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
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While most people may feel unlucky on Friday the 13th, Krispy Kreme is hoping to make its customers feel lucky with a sweet promotion.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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That this wrap-up happens on the stoop of an apartment building provides a nice callback to Past Lives.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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In other words, this is very much a ROG Ally handheld PC but with some nice Xbox touches that will the overall experience feel more like playing an Xbox.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Along with guitarist Mike Campbell and Petty himself, Tench was with the Heartbreakers from their formation in 1976 all the way to their final show in 2017, toggling between the piano and Hammond organ as Petty’s kick-ass spellcaster who flew through songs like a hypnotic spiral.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
6 June 2025
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Meanwhile, every spring in Baja, Mexico, mobula rays gather by the thousands, swirling in a hypnotic vortex.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Chest freezers are chunky appliances, and even the most aesthetically pleasing models are still little more than large boxes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2025
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Here, the love planet thrives in situations that are equally secure and aesthetically pleasing.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
9 June 2025
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“Dreamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreamy. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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