dreamy
gb/dɹˈimi/ us/dɹˈimi/
B2
Angielski
~ 8100
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
adjective
B2
property
1
soft, romantic, pleasantly unreal
Soft and nice in a way that feels like a happy dream, often calm, romantic, or gentle.
Schemat użycia:
[something] looks/feels/sounds dreamy
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes use "dreamy" when they only mean "good" or "nice". "Dreamy" suggests a special soft, calm, or romantic feeling, not just general quality.
Synonimy
romantic (Focuses more on love or a loving mood, while "dreamy" can be romantic or just softly unreal.)
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ethereal (More literary and suggests something very delicate and almost not of this world.)
Antonimy
harsh (Describes something strong, rough, or unpleasant, the opposite of soft and dreamy.)
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realistic (Emphasizes being true to everyday life, without the soft, unreal feeling of something dreamy.)
Kolokacje
dreamy atmosphere
|dreamy landscape
|dreamy music
|dreamy lighting
|dreamy colors
|dreamy mood
Tematy
art
|feelings
|nature
|arts_entertainment
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- Soft piano and distant vocals give the song a dreamy atmosphere.
- They watched the sunset cast a dreamy glow over the lake.
- The director used slow motion and hazy light to create a dreamy sequence.
- The hotel’s terrace has a dreamy view of the mountains at night.
- Her paintings are full of pastel colors and have a quiet, dreamy quality.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The music is slow and dreamy.
- We walked on a quiet, dreamy beach at night.
- The room had dreamy light from many candles.
- He took a photo of the city with a soft, dreamy effect.
- The film has a dreamy style that feels like a long dream.
adjective
B2
property
2
lost in pleasant thoughts
Looking like your mind is far away in nice thoughts, not really in the real world around you.
Schemat użycia:
[someone] has a dreamy [look/expression/smile]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse "dreamy" with "sleepy". "Sleepy" means you want to sleep. "Dreamy" means your mind is filled with thoughts or fantasies, often happy ones, not that you are tired.
Synonimy
absent-minded (Focuses more on forgetting or not paying attention; "dreamy" often suggests pleasant daydreaming.)
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distant (Can sound more emotional or cold, while "dreamy" usually feels gentle and positive.)
Antonimy
alert (Means watching and thinking quickly about everything around you, the opposite of being dreamy and far away in your thoughts.)
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focused (Describes full attention on one thing, not a relaxed, wandering mind.)
Kolokacje
dreamy look
|dreamy expression
|dreamy smile
|dreamy gaze
|dreamy eyes
|dreamy voice
Tematy
emotions
|personality
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- She stared out the window with a dreamy look on her face.
- He answered with a slow, dreamy smile, as if he were still somewhere else.
- During the lecture, Mia drifted off into a dreamy state, thinking about her vacation.
- There was a dreamy expression in his eyes as he talked about the future.
- Instead of listening, the kids were sitting in a dreamy silence, watching the rain.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The girl sat by the window with a dreamy smile.
- He looked dreamy and did not hear the question.
- Tom has a dreamy face when he thinks about his love.
- She spoke in a dreamy voice, like she was far away.
- I saw a dreamy look in his eyes during the song.
adjective
informal
B2
property
3
very attractive and romantic
Very good-looking in a soft, romantic way, like a person from your perfect dream.
Schemat użycia:
[someone] is (so) dreamy
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes use "dreamy" for any attractive thing (like a car or a phone). For people, it usually means romantically ideal and soft or charming, not just expensive or cool.
Synonimy
gorgeous (Strong praise for beauty; "dreamy" suggests a softer, romantic, perfect-partner feeling.)
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hot (More slang and physical or sexual; "dreamy" is often sweeter and more romantic.)
Antonimy
unattractive (Neutral word for not good-looking, the opposite of being a dreamy person.)
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plain (Describes someone ordinary-looking, without the special charm of someone described as dreamy.)
Kolokacje
a dreamy guy
|a dreamy boyfriend
|a dreamy actor
|so dreamy
|look dreamy
|dreamy crush
Tematy
appearance
|relationships
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- Everyone in the class thinks their new teacher is totally dreamy.
- She has a crush on that dreamy singer from the movie.
- With his shy smile and messy hair, he looked absolutely dreamy.
- They cast a tall, dreamy actor as the romantic lead.
- Her friends keep talking about how dreamy her new boyfriend is.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I think the main actor in that film is really dreamy.
- Her new boyfriend is tall, kind, and very dreamy.
- Many students say the young doctor at the clinic is dreamy.
- She smiled at the dreamy boy across the room.
- He looks dreamy in that black suit.
adjective
informal
B2
property
4
extremely pleasant or delicious
Very, very nice or good, especially for food or an experience, almost like something from a happy dream.
Schemat użycia:
[something] is (so) dreamy
Częsty błąd:
Learners may overuse "dreamy" instead of more common words like "great" or "delicious". It is stronger and more emotional, and often used for special or very pleasant things, not everyday things.
Synonimy
heavenly (Often used in a similar way for food or experiences; "dreamy" sounds a bit softer and more personal.)
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divine (Slightly more dramatic or old-fashioned; both mean extremely good, but "dreamy" keeps the dream-like feeling.)
Antonimy
awful (Very bad or unpleasant, the opposite of something dreamy and wonderful.)
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disgusting (Very unpleasant, especially for taste or smell, the direct opposite of deliciously dreamy.)
Kolokacje
dreamy dessert
|dreamy chocolate cake
|dreamy smell
|dreamy weekend
|dreamy vacation
|dreamy experience
Tematy
food
|leisure
|emotions
|daily_life
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- This chocolate mousse is absolutely dreamy.
- They spent a dreamy weekend at a quiet cabin by the lake.
- The spa treatment was so dreamy that I didn’t want it to end.
- The warm bread and butter smelled completely dreamy.
- We had a dreamy afternoon sailing along the coast.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The cake is soft and dreamy.
- We had a dreamy holiday on the island.
- This ice cream tastes dreamy to me.
- Last night’s dinner was dreamy and special.
- The warm bath after work felt dreamy.
adjective
C1
property
5
tending to daydream, impractical
Thinking about dreams and ideas more than real life, and not very practical or realistic.
Schemat użycia:
[someone] is a dreamy [child/person]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes think "dreamy" here is 100% positive. In this sense it can be slightly negative, suggesting someone is not realistic enough.
Synonimy
impractical (Focuses on not being realistic; "dreamy" also suggests a gentle, daydreaming personality.)
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fanciful (Suggests having many imaginative ideas; "dreamy" includes the sense of being lost in those ideas.)
Antonimy
practical (Focuses on real-world action and results, not on dreams or fantasies.)
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down-to-earth (Informal; describes someone realistic and sensible, the opposite of a dreamy person.)
Kolokacje
a dreamy child
|a dreamy teenager
|dreamy ideas
|dreamy idealism
|dreamy nature
|quiet and dreamy
Tematy
personality
|emotions
|education
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- As a child, she was quiet and dreamy, always lost in her own stories.
- His dreamy plans for quitting his job and moving to a tropical island worried his parents.
- Teachers sometimes see her as too dreamy, but she has a lot of imagination.
- He has a dreamy, idealistic view of politics that ignores real-world limits.
- The novel’s hero is a dreamy young poet who struggles to face reality.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- He was a dreamy child who liked to sit and think.
- Her parents say she is too dreamy and not very practical.
- My brother has dreamy ideas about being rich without working.
- She is kind but a little dreamy about her future plans.
- The teacher wants the dreamy boy to focus more in class.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
dreamy
IPA
GB/dɹˈimi/
US/dɹˈimi/
Sylaby i akcent
dreamy (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (dreamy)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: dreamy
- Comparative: dreamier
- Superlative: dreamiest
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
dreamy eyes
1/dɹˈimi ˈaɪz/
fixed phrase
eyes with a soft, faraway look
Eyes that look soft and gentle, like the person is in a nice dream or happy thoughts.
Przykłady
- He has dreamy eyes that make him look like he’s always thinking about something sweet.
- The singer’s dreamy eyes stared out from the poster on her wall.
- She looked up at him with big, dreamy eyes.
dreamy look
1/dɹˈimi lˈʊk/
fixed phrase
face that seems lost in thought
A face that shows someone is thinking about nice things and not really watching the real world.
Przykłady
- She had a dreamy look on her face as she listened to the music.
- He sat there with a dreamy look, imagining his next vacation.
dreamy smile
1/dɹˈimi smˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
soft smile from pleasant thoughts
A soft smile that shows a person is thinking about something nice or romantic.
Przykłady
- A dreamy smile spread across her face when she read the message.
- He gave her a slow, dreamy smile from across the room.
so dreamy
1/sˈoʊ dɹˈimi/
fixed phrase
informal
extremely attractive or pleasant
Used to say that someone is very attractive or that something is very, very nice or enjoyable.
Przykłady
- That actor is so dreamy!
- This beach is so dreamy, I never want to leave.