english word · 2026-07-05
reverie
noun
Meaning
A state of being pleasantly lost in one's own thoughts; a daydream. It describes a moment where one is detached from their surroundings by a stream of wandering, often soulful reflection.
Etymology
From the Middle French 'reverie', meaning 'wildness' or 'delirium', derived from 'rever' (to dream or wander).
Examples
"She sat by the window for hours, lost in a deep reverie about the summers of her childhood."
"The soft music lulled him into a quiet reverie, momentarily shielding him from the stress of the office."
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