Dreamlike Meaning in English
word
ˈdɹimˌɫaɪk
DREEM-like
dɹˈiːmlaɪk
dreem-LIKE
Definition
Something that is dreamlike feels or appears as if it is part of a dream—strange, unreal, or beautiful in a surreal way.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in literary, artistic, or poetic contexts for things that feel unreal or surreal. Commonly paired with nouns like 'atmosphere', 'state', 'quality', 'scenery'. Not the same as 'dreamy' (which often means thoughtful or romantic).
Spanish: onírico - de ensueñoPortuguese (BR): onírico - de sonhoPortuguese (PT): onírico - de sonhoChinese (Simplified): 如梦般的 - 梦幻的Chinese (Traditional): 如夢般的 - 夢幻的Hindi: सपनों जैसा - स्वप्निलArabic: حالِم - كالحلمBengali: স্বপ্নময় - স্বপ্নসমRussian: сновидческий - как во снеJapanese: 夢のようなVietnamese: như mơ - hư ảoKorean: 꿈같은 - 몽환적인Turkish: rüya gibiUrdu: خواب سا - خواب جیساIndonesian: seperti mimpi - bagai mimpi
Example Sentences
The forest was quiet and dreamlike at dawn.
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Her paintings have a dreamlike quality.
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Last night's dream felt so dreamlike that I didn't want to wake up.
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She walked through the city in a dreamlike state after hearing the news.
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The movie’s slow motion scenes gave it a dreamlike feeling.
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Looking at the misty mountains was a truly dreamlike experience.
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