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Dreamlike meaning

Like something from a dream; having a sense of vagueness, insubstantiality, or incongruousness.

Synonyms of Dreamlike

Using Dreamlike

  • The main meaning on this page is: Like something from a dream; having a sense of vagueness, insubstantiality, or incongruousness.
  • Useful related words include: surreal, unreal.
  • In the example corpus, dreamlike often appears in combinations such as: the dreamlike, and dreamlike, his dreamlike.

Context around Dreamlike

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 26.5 words
  • Position in the sentence: 2 start, 14 middle, 4 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Corpus analysis for Dreamlike

  • In this selection, "dreamlike" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 26.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, almost, breathy, gentle, impression, voice and world stand out and add context to how "dreamlike" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include 2014 this dreamlike adaptation of and an almost dreamlike story of. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "dreamlike" sits close to words such as aachen, abbots and abduct, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with dreamlike

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Now, in the latest teaser, further shows off its dreamlike surreal horror atmosphere. (13 words)

Together, the duo successfully creates a dreamlike yet energetic film with beautiful cinematography. (13 words)

Shaped by centuries of volcanic activity and erosion, this dreamlike location is unlike anywhere else on Earth. (17 words)

Dreamlike in its backdrop and with an element of dance, the video brings each word centerstage—Make me a memory / Put me away / I’ll let you down easy / And then I will fade / Into the ether, to the unknown. (40 words)

It's a -esque image that is a perfect fit for the master of the surreal and dreamlike, Lynch had to be pleased with such an arresting and sublime piece being associated with one of his finest films. (38 words)

Finding that wonderfully escapist balance between realistic and dreamlike that builds on what Gladiator executed so masterfully, sitting through this movie on as big a screen as you can is the definition of a cinematic experience. (36 words)

Example sentences (20)

Chae’s painted oil abstractions feature broad brushstrokes, neutral colors and blurred edges over soft color washes that generate a dreamlike impression.

During the emotional climax to "Barbie," Billie Eilish's breathy, dreamlike voice sings "What Was I Made For?" over grainy recordings of brides, mothers, grandmothers, families, and friends sharing tender moments.

It begins with scissors cutting through a curtain and then transitioning into a dreamlike world where objects morph into other objects and the laws of physics are bent.

It's a -esque image that is a perfect fit for the master of the surreal and dreamlike, Lynch had to be pleased with such an arresting and sublime piece being associated with one of his finest films.

Lead singer Josh Kiszka said of the new LP: “Starcatcher is a dangerous and delightful expedition into a both violent and gentle dreamlike landscape.

Now, in the latest teaser, further shows off its dreamlike surreal horror atmosphere.

On the day of the flight, which departed from Everett, Washington, his dreamlike state persisted aboard the plane, Emerson told the Times.

Opening to a polarizing reaction in 2014, this dreamlike adaptation of a Thomas Pynchon novel of the same name simultaneously confused and delighted critics.

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Together, the duo successfully creates a dreamlike yet energetic film with beautiful cinematography.

Dreamlike in its backdrop and with an element of dance, the video brings each word centerstage—Make me a memory / Put me away / I’ll let you down easy / And then I will fade / Into the ether, to the unknown.

Finding that wonderfully escapist balance between realistic and dreamlike that builds on what Gladiator executed so masterfully, sitting through this movie on as big a screen as you can is the definition of a cinematic experience.

In a way, the film's oftentimes opaque nature opens it up to be embraced as a dreamlike evocation of dark forces.

In the London show, these components converge into deeply evocative, dreamlike scenes that capture both the spiritual and the physical aspects of reality, blending in the psyche and then using symbols to communicate shared human experiences.

Shaped by centuries of volcanic activity and erosion, this dreamlike location is unlike anywhere else on Earth.

The combination of this show’s blinding stage lights and the celluloid film stock create a dreamlike haze, with visual grain practically coming alive as it darts across the screen.

The foyer has 15-foot ceilings and is flanked by a sitting room and a dreamlike library with Cuban mahogany built-ins from floor to ceiling.

There’s Nothing Wrong With Her (out 1 August) is an almost dreamlike story of a young woman felled by an unnamed illness, and the shrunken world of neighbours and relationships around her.

Awash in gorgeously poetic, sun-dappled images at once dreamlike and precise, Daughters of the Dust forges a radical new visual language rooted in black femininity and the rituals of Gullah culture.

Photographer and creative director OJ Slaughter uses their camera to tell primarily Black and Brown stories, from dreamlike, colorful portraits to black-and-white protest photography.

This makes for a feverish, almost dreamlike setting for both of this week’s major new serials.

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Common combinations with dreamlike

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "dreamlike" in a sentence?
An example: "Chae’s painted oil abstractions feature broad brushstrokes, neutral colors and blurred edges over soft color washes that generate a dreamlike impression." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "dreamlike" from authentic English texts.
What does "dreamlike" mean?
Dreamlike means: Like something from a dream; having a sense of vagueness, insubstantiality, or incongruousness.
What are synonyms of "dreamlike"?
Common synonyms of "dreamlike" include: surreal, unreal.
How many example sentences with "dreamlike" are there?
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