english word · 2026-09-01

reverie

noun

Meaning

A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts or a daydream. It describes a moment of quiet, imaginative contemplation where one is detached from their immediate surroundings.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle French 'reverie', meaning 'carelessness' or 'wildness', from the Old French 'rever', to dream or wander.

Examples

"She sat by the window for hours, lost in a quiet reverie about her childhood summers."

"The soft music lulled him into a deep reverie that made him lose track of time."

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