dreamy

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dream·y / ˈdrēmē/ • adj. (dream·i·er, dream·i·est) reflecting a preoccupation with pleasant thoughts that distract one from one's present surroundings: a dreamy smile. ∎  (of a person) not practical; given to daydreaming: a dreamy boy who grew up absorbed in poetry. ∎  having a magical or dreamlike quality; peacefully gentle and relaxing: a slow dreamy melody. ∎ inf. delightful; gorgeous: I bet he was really dreamy.DERIVATIVES: dream·i·ly / -məlē/ adv.dream·i·ness n.

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