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 Styled by Law Roach, who shared details about the archival look on X, Kardashian wore a dreamy strapless Balenciaga gown from 1951. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 18 Oct. 2026 However, the dreamy collaboration could be shelved or possibly land on Eminem’s new album. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026 The film has been praised as a dreamy exploration of the lines between justice and exploitation, even as its real-life subject Hansen has threatened action against the studio. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 12 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 See All Example Sentences for dreamy

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Adjective

The orange zest added into the frosting adds a bit of brightness that punches up this delightful dessert.

— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
Together the duo enjoy scaring themselves into a teeth-chattering but delightful evening.

— Liz Rosenberg, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of delightful

Adjective

In general, the reduction of decision-making to easy choices was, for me, possibly the most relaxing element of all.

— Kate Berlant, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of relaxing

Adjective

This recipe for double crust apple pie delivers a mix of tart and sweet along with cinnamon that is crispy, delicious and is worth the indulgence.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Refrigerated tortellini is one of the fastest ways to turn plain broth into a satiating, delicious meal.

— Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of delicious

Adjective

The recipe calls for plenty of seaweed, rich in nourishing minerals, and is deeply soothing and hydrating.

— Trinity Mouzon Wofford, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
Cool lighting can appear brighter and attention-grabbing, but warm lighting is more soothing on the eyes.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of soothing

Adjective

Jacaranda trees bloom in purple across the city’s streets and parks, making wandering between neighborhoods in search of milongas (tango dance halls) especially pleasant.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
In a world of endless technical advancement, who could have predicted that the greatest luxury of all would be a pleasant conversation with a human?

— Anna van Praagh, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of pleasant

Adjective

The meals here strike a strong balance between comforting and elevated, and all ingredients are locally sourced.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
In a city where change is constant — especially in the food and beverage scene — Charlotte’s classic restaurants are among the most beloved places to gather with family and friends or stop in for a comforting bite to eat.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of comforting

Adjective

One of the sweetest gestures during the Halloween season in Kansas City comes from one of the sweetest companies in town — Russell Stover.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
My sweet potato casserole recipe swaps the nuts for crispy, sweet-and-salty cornflakes—the marshmallows can stay.

— Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 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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