DREAMY Synonyms: 195 Similar and Opposite Words

dreamy

adjective

ˈdrē-mē

Definition of dreamy

as in delightful

giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses a beach resort that is a perfectly dreamy place to relax

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as in relaxing

tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress the kind of dreamy music I want after a hard day at work

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Recent Examples of dreamy This dreamy ethos translated into the wedding wardrobe Lauren curated alongside Goldberg. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 Sahar Habibi made our playlist, the perfect backdrop for a dreamy evening with her signature smooth sounds. — Ashley Sp, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 The Oscar-winning actor first won hearts as the dreamy Doug Ross on long-running NBC medical drama ER. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026 With its diverse, picturesque landscapes and temperate year-round weather, California is a dreamy respite for many. — Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dreamy

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Adjective

Talking Heads frontman David Byrne makes a delightful cameo as the fictional host Johnny Johnson, while producer Dan Nigro features in the video as well.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
Each step sends a ripple through the spongy, thin mat, a slow undulating motion beneath your feet that surprises the senses, disorienting yet simultaneously strangely delightful.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of delightful

Adjective

Expansive exterior decks and a generous flybridge create space for entertaining, relaxing, or even exercising in the great outdoors.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
Tushy Fresh Dual-Nozzle Bidet Offering easy installation, this bidet with a no-frills interface has some relaxing perks (including a heated water option) without too many extra knobs and levers.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of relaxing

Adjective

For sensitive or dry underarms, the deodorant also uses a soothing blend of shea butter, spirulina, and niacinamide to keep pits comfortable all day long.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026
On the upside, the villas are one of the more soothing spots for a mild hangover.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of soothing

Adjective

The pleasant drop, although not quite sweater weather, does come with some risks on the water with wind and rough conditions on the beach.

— Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
The home's standout feature is that large porch, which really boosts living space and looks like a pleasant place to host guests.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of pleasant

Adjective

And there’s something very comforting about going back to those things of our youth that were simpler than things are now — in our personal lives or the world at large.

— Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026
Those were the comforting words Vision privately offered Wanda in Age of Ultron after her brother Pietro died.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of comforting

Adjective

And captured the juiciness of ripe strawberries, snapping the fruit into sweet focus in a pint of strawberry and passion fruit ice cream.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Also milder, sweeter and less earthy than red beets, so make sure the red beet-haters give them a taste.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of sweet

Adjective

Combining established research on what makes babies happy with the results of infant focus groups, the catchy melody, walking bassline and playful lyrics are almost hypnotic, stopping nascent meltdowns in their tracks.

— Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
The hypnotic moment when cream meets iced coffee, bottled up in a manicure.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of hypnotic

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