Daydream

usgb/ˈdeɪdriːm/
noun

Imagined events or situations that you wish would happen when you are awake, while not paying attention to what is happening around you.

He was lost in a daydream, imagining a perfect holiday.
Visual representation of "daydream" - Imagined events or situations that you wish would happen when you are awake, while not paying attention to what is happening around you.

Often appears as...

  • lost in a daydream
  • daydream about
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Emotional Escape

Daydreaming can be a form of emotional escape from reality or current tasks.

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Stressed by exams, Jake often found himself daydreaming about being on a beach.
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Not Always Positive

Daydreaming isn't always positive; it might imply distraction or lack of attention.

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During the meeting, her daydream about the weekend meant she missed important details.
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Wishful Thinking

Daydreams often involve scenarios that are wished for or idealized.

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He had a daydream about winning the lottery and traveling the world.
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