daydreaming

[ˈdeɪdriːmɪŋ]

daydreaming Definition

  • 1a series of pleasant thoughts that distract one's attention from the present
  • 2to indulge in a daydream

Using daydreaming: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "daydreaming" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She was daydreaming about her vacation while sitting in the meeting.

  • Example

    He spent most of his time daydreaming and not paying attention to his studies.

  • Example

    I often find myself daydreaming about my future plans.

daydreaming Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for daydreaming

Phrases with daydreaming

  • lost in daydreams

    to be completely absorbed in one's own thoughts and imagination

    Example

    She was lost in daydreams about her future career.

  • a person who is optimistic and has unrealistic expectations about life

    Example

    He's a daydream believer who thinks everything will work out perfectly.

  • something that one has been hoping or wishing for that finally happens

    Example

    Winning the lottery was a daydream come true for him.

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Summary: daydreaming in Brief

'Daydreaming' [ˈdeɪdriːmɪŋ] refers to a state of mind where one indulges in a series of pleasant thoughts that distract them from the present. It can be used as both a noun and a verb, as in 'She was daydreaming about her vacation while sitting in the meeting.' Synonyms include 'fantasizing,' 'reverie,' 'woolgathering,' and 'musing.' Phrases like 'lost in daydreams' and 'daydream believer' are also commonly used to describe this state of mind.

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