The difference between Dreamlike and Dreamy

When used as adjectives, dreamlike means like something from a dream, whereas dreamy means as in a dream.


check bellow for the other definitions of Dreamlike and Dreamy

  1. Dreamlike as an adjective:

    Like something from a dream; having a sense of vagueness, insubstantiality, or incongruousness.

    Examples:

    "Her kiss sent me into a dreamlike state of bliss, and while we must have spent the next several hours wandering the fairground together, I can hardly remember any of it."

  1. Dreamy as an adjective:

    As in a dream; resembling a dream.

  2. Dreamy as an adjective (colloquial):

    Sexy; handsome; attractive

    Examples:

    "I love the doctor in that American TV show: he is so dreamy!"

  3. Dreamy as an adjective:

    Having a pleasant or romantic atmosphere.

    Examples:

    "That place was so dreamy!"

  4. Dreamy as an adjective:

    Tending to dream or daydream.

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