dreamily
Americanadverb
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in a way that relates to or resembles a dream.
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in a musing, absent-minded way, as if in a daydream.
Example Sentences
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RFK Jr.’s more genial video version shows him sipping a glass of milk and being dreamily transported to a lively dance floor.
From Los Angeles Times
“When I die,” she said dreamily, “will you put my favorite bean cakes on the altar for my spirit?”
From Literature
“I remember waking up to mountains of presents under the Robles’ tree,” Lorraine said dreamily, “and Mom wrapped every single gift.”
From Los Angeles Times
“Must make list and pack,” Alexander replied dreamily.
From Literature
Some of us are poring over newspapers or dreamily watching the countryside fly by.
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