reverie
noun
A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream; a dreamy or fanciful composition.
Etymology
From French rêverie "wild speech, delirium," from rêver "to dream, wander," of uncertain origin.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"She drifted into a pleasant reverie while gazing at the ocean."
- 2.
"The professor's lecture interrupted his afternoon reverie."
- 3.
"Lost in reverie, she didn't hear the door open."
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Fun Fact
Composer Claude Debussy wrote "Rêverie" in 1890, a piano piece that perfectly captures the dreamy, wandering quality of the word. He later dismissed it as insignificant, but it became one of his most beloved works.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (R, E, V, E, R, I, E)
Scrabble Value: 10 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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