dreamer
word
/ˈdɹimɝ/
DREE-mur
/dɹˈiːmɐ/
DREE-muh
Definition
A dreamer is someone who has many dreams, ideas, or hopes for the future, often thinking about what could be rather than what is.
Usage & Nuances
Usually neutral or positive; can imply creativity or unrealistic thinking. Often contrasted with 'realist.' Common collocations: 'born dreamer,' 'big dreamer,' 'hopeless dreamer.' Can be used admiringly or gently teasing.
Spanish: soñador - soñadoraPortuguese (BR): sonhador - sonhadoraPortuguese (PT): sonhador - sonhadoraChinese (Simplified): 梦想家 - 爱幻想的人Chinese (Traditional): 夢想家 - 愛幻想的人Hindi: स्वप्नदृष्टाArabic: حالمBengali: স্বপ্নদর্শী - কল্পনাবিলাসীRussian: мечтатель - мечтательницаJapanese: 夢想家 - 夢見る人Vietnamese: người mơ mộng - kẻ mộng mơKorean: 몽상가Turkish: hayalperestUrdu: خواب دیکھنے والاIndonesian: pemimpi
Example Sentences
People called him a dreamer, but he never gave up on his goals.
natural
Don't be afraid to be a dreamer—the world needs big ideas!
natural
He is a dreamer who wants to travel the world.
basic
My sister is a dreamer with many big ideas.
basic
Sometimes being a dreamer helps you create new things.
basic
She's more of a dreamer than a planner—her ideas are always so creative.
natural