dreamy
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Definition
Describes something or someone that is like a dream, often pleasant, gentle, or lost in thought. It can mean looking as if thinking about nice things, or something with a magical, unreal feeling.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in positive, poetic, or gentle contexts. Can describe: (1) a person lost in pleasant thoughts ('a dreamy look'), (2) something beautiful and almost unreal ('a dreamy landscape'), or (3) someone with a romantic/creative personality. Not usually for negative situations.
Example Sentences
The music was soft and dreamy.
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She had a dreamy expression on her face.
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We watched the sunset over a dreamy lake.
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He gets dreamy whenever he talks about traveling the world.
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There's a dreamy quality to the old photographs.
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She stared out the window with a dreamy smile.
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