Reverie
What it means
A pleasant state of being absorbed in one's thoughts or imagination.
Reach for it when describing gentle daydreaming rather than focused planning
The smell of pine drew him into a reverie about childhood summers.
Words to choose between 6
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everyday
Fits when the mind wanders pleasantly
Careful Daydream sounds more casual.
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warm
dreaminess
Fits when soft unfocused thought is the mood
Careful Dreaminess names a quality, not an episode.
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professional
Fits when thoughtful consideration is intended
Careful Reflection is usually purposeful.
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formal
trance
Fits when awareness of surroundings is greatly reduced
Careful Trance is a stronger altered state.
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literary
brown study
Fits when deep abstraction suits historical prose
Careful The idiom is obscure and can seem gloomy.
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literary
musing
Fits when reflective thought is somewhat directed
Careful Musing can be analytical.
Opposites 3
- alertness
- concentration
- practical attention
Common phrases 3
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lost in reverie
She was lost in reverie beside the open window.
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pleasant reverie
A pleasant reverie softened the long wait.
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drift into reverie
He drifted into reverie as the train crossed the fields.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Dvortygirl, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Updated