reverie

noun

ˈre-və-rē How to pronounce reverie (audio)
variants also revery
Definition of reverienext
as in trance
the state of being lost in thought I was lost in reverie and didn't realize my flight was boarding until it was almost too late

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Recent Examples of reverie The two actors rarely share a scene together, the floor between their apartments providing a barrier to human connection, and the musical reveries become a means of escape from a dying world. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 July 2026 Jackass Forever, a much better movie, did a lot of this stuff, too, serving as a reverie while also delivering mostly new material. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 26 June 2026 The relaxation area, lined with loungers facing the sea, is perfect for post-treatment reverie with herbal tea and a view. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 The sexy Eagle Bar was calling us to snap out of our reverie. — Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reverie
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reverie
  1. trance
  2. daydreaming
Noun
  • Paulina Prosnitz Back to the issue Welcome Wings Traveling to Greece last summer was a dreamlike trance of crystal-clear waters, skinny European cigarettes, and endless tzatziki.
    — Air Mail, Air Mail, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Though the faith and worship systems of the time are largely unknown, researchers believe this rock art may depict a group in a trance state.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of trance
Noun
  • When your seatmate is leading a Q1 strategy session, staring out the window and daydreaming—one of the most distinct opportunities of flying—may seem like time wasted.
    — Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Whereas, symptoms for women tend to be more internalized and subtle, such as with more quiet distractibility, daydreaming, disorganization, excessive talking and emotional dysregulation.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of daydreaming

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