reverie
Say it: REV-uh-ree /ˈrɛvəri/ · noun
What “reverie” means
A pleasant daydream.
More precisely: A pleasant state of being lost in your own thoughts; a daydream.
Example: “The barista's voice snapped me out of my reverie about quitting and moving to Portugal.”
When to use it
For being happily lost in your thoughts, with a gentle, slightly literary tone.
Similar words
daydream, musing, trance
Where it comes from
French rêverie, from rêver 'to dream'.
Quick check
On the bus, you happily imagine living beside a lake and stop noticing the traffic. What are you in?
a reverie or a nightmare?
Show the answer
a reverie
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