How Do You Spell DREAMY?

Pronunciation: [dɹˈiːmi] (IPA)

Dreamy is a five-letter word that refers to something that evokes a sense of pleasant fantasy or unreality. In the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), it is written as /ˈdɹiːmi/. The first sound, /d/, is voiced dental fricative consonant, the second vowel sound, /iː/, is a long, high front vowel, and the final sound /mi/ is a voiced alveolar nasal consonant. The spelling of the word dreamy is consistent with the phonetic form used to pronounce it, making it easy to read and write.

DREAMY Meaning and Definition

  1. Dreamy:

    Adjective

    1. Characterized by a hazy or ethereal quality, often associated with a sense of wandering or being lost in thought, as if in a dream-like state.

    2. Having a peaceful or calming effect on one's mind, often bringing about a feeling of contentment or relaxation.

    3. Eliciting a sense of enchantment or fascination, as if transported to an idealized or imaginary world.

    4. Expressing or characterized by a romantic or idealistic nature, often associated with notions of beauty, longing, or desire.

    5. Having a tendency to daydream or fantasize, often lost in one's own thoughts or reveries.

    6. Displaying a softness or gentle quality, often associated with pastel colors or soft lighting.

    7. Used to describe a person who possesses an air of mystery or a distant, unattainable quality, evoking admiration or intrigue.

    8. Informal usage: describing someone who is attractive, charming, or appealing in a way that captivates or fascinates others.

    Overall, "dreamy" can describe an experience, ambiance, person, or object that evokes a sense of wonder, escape, or enchantment, usually associated with calmness, idealism, or romanticism.

  2. Indistinct; full of dreams.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of DREAMY

The word "dreamy" comes from the Middle English word "dremy", which means "full of dreams" or "given to dreaming". This Middle English word originated from the Old English word "drēam", meaning "joy", "revelation", or "dream". The Old English term was derived from the Proto-Germanic word "draumaz", which means "dream" or "revelation". Ultimately, the word can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*dreugh-", meaning "to deceive" or "to be misled".

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