The difference between Dreamlike and Oneiric

When used as adjectives, dreamlike means like something from a dream, whereas oneiric means of or pertaining to dreams.


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  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. Oneiric as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to dreams.

  2. Oneiric as an adjective:

    Resembling a dream; dreamlike.

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