dreamlike

adjective

Definition of dreamlikenext
as in surreal
seeming to exist in a dream; like a dream Her photographs have a dreamlike quality.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreamlike
  1. surreal
  2. fantastic
  3. incredible
  4. bizarre
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, Buck continues to struggle with Tommy’s revelation, leading to the episode’s most surreal scene.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Donna has said it's been surreal getting to know Swift.
    Julie Mazziotta, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of surreal
Adjective
  • Taylor Roloff, Encinal volleyball: The Jets standout had a fantastic match in the NCS Division IV semifinals, finishing with 27 kills, two assists and two blocks.
    Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Mark reiterates that Jonathan is a fantastic human being.
    Alice Burton, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of fantastic
Adjective
  • High-end options feature intense realism, including flocked finishes and incredible body detail.
    Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Before the snow flies weekly in western mountain towns, these crisp cold days can lead to incredible riding conditions—morning frost and just enough sun often give way to silky smooth hero dirt.
    Lily Ritter, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of incredible
Adjective
  • Physicists debated for decades (opens a new tab) whether this bizarre superfluid-solid hybrid could exist.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
  • When her favorite author from childhood reemerges with a new book and a chance to win the only existing copy, Lucy sets out to win this bizarre competition filled with riddles and games.
    The Courier-Journal, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of bizarre
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