Daydreamlike — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈdā-ˌdrēm/ day·dream

Meaning & Definition of Daydreamlike

Daydreamlike (noun)

  1. a pleasant visionary usually wishful creation of the imagination

Daydreamlike (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in surreal, delusional

    similar: deceptive, delusional, delusive, hallucinatory, illusory, phantasmagoric, surreal, chimerical, fabulous, fanciful, fantasied, fantastic, fictional, fictitious, ideal, imaginal, imaginary, imagined, invented, made-up, make-believe, mythical, notional, phantasmal, phantasmic, phantom, pretend, unreal, visionary, fabled, legendary, romantic, abstract, hypothetical, theoretical, unbelievable, unconvincing, unlikely, conceived, envisaged, envisioned, pictured, visualized, concocted, fabricated, feigned, fictive, inexistent, nonexistent
    opposite: authentic, genuine, true, factual, verifiable, verified, believable, convincing, realistic, corporeal, material, physical, solid, substantial, palpable, tangible, actual, existent, existing, real

Related Entry: Daydream (noun)

Daydream is a different word from Daydreamlike. The synonyms below are for daydream, not for daydreamlike.

  1. a conception or image created by the imagination and having no objective reality

    "hoped that one day world peace would be a reality and not just a daydream"

    similar: chimera, conceit, delusion, dream, fancy, fantasy, figment, hallucination, illusion, nonentity, phantasm, pipe dream, unreality, vision, castle in Spain, castle in the air
    related: ignis fatuus, mirage, will-o'-the-wisp, brainchild, idea, concoction, fable, fabrication, fiction, invention, envisaging, imaging, visualization, cloud-cuckoo-land, cloudland, Shangri-la, utopia, daymare, nightmare
    near: actuality, fact, reality

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Daydreamlike

The most common words with a similar meaning to Daydreamlike:

deceptive, delusional, delusive, hallucinatory, illusory, phantasmagoric, surreal, chimerical, fabulous, fanciful, fantasied, fantastic, fictional, fictitious, ideal, imaginal, imaginary, imagined, invented, made-up, make-believe, mythical, notional, phantasmal, phantasmic, phantom, pretend, unreal, visionary, fabled, legendary, romantic, abstract, hypothetical, theoretical, unbelievable, unconvincing, unlikely, conceived, envisaged

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Daydreamlike

Words with the opposite meaning of Daydreamlike:

authentic, genuine, true, factual, verifiable, verified, believable, convincing, realistic, corporeal, material, physical, solid, substantial, palpable, tangible, actual, existent, existing, real

Word Forms of Daydreamlike

Derived words: daydreamlike (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Daydreamlike

First known use: 1651

Frequently Asked Questions about Daydreamlike

What does "Daydreamlike" mean?

"Daydreamlike" means a pleasant visionary usually wishful creation of the imagination. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a pleasant visionary usually wishful creation of the imagination.

What is another word for "Daydreamlike"?

Other words for "Daydreamlike" include deceptive, delusional, delusive, hallucinatory, illusory, phantasmagoric, surreal and chimerical. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Daydreamlike" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Daydreamlike"?

There are 49 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Daydreamlike". Common alternatives include deceptive, delusional, delusive, hallucinatory, illusory, phantasmagoric, surreal, chimerical, fabulous and fanciful.

What is the opposite of "Daydreamlike"?

Antonyms of "Daydreamlike" include authentic, genuine, true, factual, verifiable, verified, believable and convincing.

Is "Daydreamlike" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Daydreamlike" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Daydreamlike"?

"Daydreamlike" is pronounced /ˈdā-ˌdrēm/ and divided into syllables as day·dream.

What is the origin of the word "Daydreamlike"?

First known use: 1651.

What is another word for "Daydreamlike" meaning "as in surreal, delusional"?

When "Daydreamlike" (adjective) means as in surreal, delusional, synonyms include deceptive, delusional, delusive, hallucinatory, illusory and phantasmagoric. Opposites in this sense include authentic, genuine, true and factual.