dreamy

[/ˈdriːmi/]
adjective
sonhador, onírico, vago
1. Having a quality of dreamlike beauty or charm; ethereal or romantic
She has a dreamy expression on her face.
Ela tem uma expressão onírica no rosto.
2. Lost in thought or daydreaming; absent-minded or distracted
He gave a dreamy response, clearly not paying attention.
Ele deu uma resposta vaga, claramente não prestando atenção.
3. Resembling or characteristic of a dream; surreal or fantastical
The landscape had a dreamy quality that seemed unreal.
A paisagem tinha uma qualidade onírica que parecia irreal.
4. Attractive, appealing, or desirable in an ideal way
He is a dreamy guy that many people find attractive.
Ele é um cara sonhador que muitos acham atraente.
In American culture, 'dreamy' is commonly used to describe attractive people, particularly in teen and pop culture contexts. In Brazil, 'sonhador' emphasizes the romantic or imaginative quality, while 'vago' refers more to being distracted or absent-minded. The word carries nostalgic or wistful connotations in both cultures, often used to describe things that seem too perfect or idealistic.
NYC Slang
dreamy = attractive/hot (especially when describing a person), used colloquially to mean someone is very appealing
Synonyms / Sinônimos
etherealromanticvagueabsent-mindedwhimsicalfantasticalmesmerizing
Antonyms / Antônimos
alertattentivefocusedrealisticpracticalawake

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sonhador, onírico, vago
Most common translations used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
sonhador, meio desligado
Informal use emphasizing the distracted aspect
São Paulo
onírico, romântico
Emphasis on the romantic or ethereal quality
Portugal
onírico, vago, distraído
Similar usage to Brazil but with more emphasis on distraction

Related Words

dreamdaydreamreveriefantasyimaginationsurrealethereal

Related Idioms & Phrases

a dreamy look
dreamy-eyed
lost in a dreamy state
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