Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dreamlike

adjective
ˈdriːmlaɪk
Definition
having the quality or atmosphere of a dream; surreal.
Examples
  • The landscape was so beautiful that it seemed dreamlike, as if it were painted by an artist’s imagination.
  • Watching the dancers move gracefully across the stage created a dreamlike experience for the audience.
Meaning
Something described as dreamlike often evokes a feeling that is enchanting, otherworldly, or not quite real, similar to the sensations one might experience in a dream.
Synonyms
  • surreal
  • ethereal
  • fantastical
  • unreal
  • illusionary