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Daydreaming

Noun / ˈdeɪˌdri:mɪŋ / Another word for daydreaming — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Daydreaming is the act of fantasizing or imagining pleasant or exciting things while awake.

Synonyms & similar words

dream woolgather daydream reverie stargaze oneirism moon revery fantasizing imagining wandering reverie picturing dreaming meditating contemplating musing thinking reflecting conceiving envisioning fancying fantasizing visualizing hallucinating deluding illusioning indulging

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Example sentences

  1. 1. Sarah spent the afternoon daydreaming about going on a tropical vacation.
  2. 2. Daniel was caught daydreaming in class instead of paying attention to the lesson.
  3. 3. My favorite part of the day is lying in bed and daydreaming before falling asleep.
  4. 4. Sometimes daydreaming helps me come up with creative ideas for my artwork.
  5. 5. During the long car ride, Emily entertained herself by daydreaming about winning the lottery.

Quotes

  • 1. 'You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your daydreams.' - Dr. Seuss
  • 2. 'I dream my painting and I paint my dream.' - Vincent van Gogh
  • 3. 'Daydreams are the wings of the mind.' - Unknown

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