dreamy

/ˈdriːmi/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdriːmi/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdrē-mē/ (ame, mw)

dreamy — adjective

  • dreamypositive
  • dreamiercomparative
  • dreamiestsuperlative

1. so absorbed in your own thoughts, memories, or imagination that you do not fully

1.形容詞B2
釋義

so absorbed in your own thoughts, memories, or imagination that you do not fully notice what is happening around you

例句

Theo stared out the train window with a dreamy look, not hearing the station announcements.

collocation: dreamy look / dreamy expression

Elena's dreamy voice on the phone showed that her mind was somewhere else entirely.

pattern: showed that + clause for inferring distraction

同義詞
  • faraway

    used only about the eyes or gaze, not the whole person

  • daydreaming

    implies actively imagining, not just distracted

  • preoccupied

    suggests worry or concern rather than pleasant thoughts

反義詞
  • alert

    fully awake and paying close attention

  • attentive

    carefully listening or watching

  • focused

    concentrating on one thing without distraction

用法筆記

Often describes a temporary facial expression, gaze, or tone of voice rather than a person's permanent character.

常見錯誤

❌He was dreamy during the meeting.
✅He had a dreamy look during the meeting.
💡'dreamy' alone sounds like a general trait; pair it with a noun like 'look', 'expression', or 'smile' for clarity.
❌She felt dreamy about the idea.
✅She grew dreamy thinking about the idea.
💡'dreamy' describes a person's appearance or manner, not their feelings about something.

2. extremely pleasant, beautiful, or gentle in a way that feels like something from

2.形容詞B1
釋義

extremely pleasant, beautiful, or gentle in a way that feels like something from a perfect dream or imaginary world

例句

The beach at sunset was absolutely dreamy, with soft golden light spreading across the water.

informal approving register: 'absolutely dreamy'

Sofia called the mountain cabin a dreamy little place with pine trees and wildflowers.

collocation: dreamy little [place]

同義詞
  • lovely

    less intense, more general

  • enchanting

    stronger, with a magical connotation

  • soothing

    focuses on the calming effect rather than beauty

  • gorgeous

    emphasises visual beauty

反義詞
  • unpleasant

    not enjoyable or agreeable

  • dreary

    dull, gloomy, and depressing

  • harsh

    rough, unpleasant to the senses

用法筆記

Common in informal, approving comments about places, weather, music, clothing, or atmosphere. Less common for describing people directly ('a dreamy person' suggests romantic idealisation).

常見錯誤

❌The weather was dreamy' (vague).
✅The weather was dreamy
💡warm sun, a gentle breeze, and not a single cloud.' — 'dreamy' works best when you give a sensory reason.
❌He is a dreamy person.
✅He has a dreamy quality about him
💡soft-spoken and thoughtful.' — describing a person as 'dreamy' can sound like romantic slang; add context to avoid confusion with sense 1.