Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

reverie

noun
/ˈrɛvəri/
Definition
A state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts; a daydream.
Examples
  • She often drifts off into a reverie during long meetings.
  • As he gazed out the window, he fell into a peaceful reverie about his childhood.
Meaning
Reverie refers to a state where a person is absorbed in their thoughts and imagines scenarios disconnected from reality.
Synonyms
  • daydream
  • fantasy
  • trance
  • dream