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DREAMY (dreamier, dreamiest)

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• DREAMY (adjective)
The adjective DREAMY has 2 senses:

1. dreamy in mood or nature
2. lacking spirit or liveliness

Familiarity information: DREAMY used as an adjective is rare.

• DREAMY (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Dreamy in mood or nature

Synonyms:

dreamy; woolgathering; moony

Context example:

a woolgathering moment

Similar:

inattentive (showing a lack of attention or care)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Lacking spirit or liveliness

Synonyms:

lackadaisical; languid; languorous; dreamy

Context examples:

a lackadaisical attempt / a languid mood / a languid wave of the hand / a hot languorous afternoon

Similar:

lethargic; unergetic (deficient in alertness or activity)

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(Breton proverb)
"The one without a sword gets humiliated."
(Arabic proverb)
"To make your neighbor jealous, go to bed early and get up early."
(Corsican proverb)

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