/ ˈdriːmi; NAmE / adjective ( dream·ier , dreami·est )
1.
looking as though you are thinking about other things and not paying attention to what is happening around you :
She had a dreamy look in her eyes.
2.
( of a person or an idea ) having a lot of imagination, but not very realistic :
Paul was dreamy and not very practical.
3.
as if you are in a dream or asleep :
He moved in the dreamy way of a man in a state of shock.
4.
( informal ) pleasant and gentle; that makes you feel relaxed :
a slow, dreamy melody
5.
( informal ) beautiful; wonderful :
What's he like? I bet he's really dreamy.
► dream·ily / -ɪli; NAmE / adverb
► dreami·ness noun [ U ]