Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Conceived of or imagined or hoped for: Refers to something that exists in thought, imagination, or aspiration, rather than in physical reality. It describes ideas, plans, or outcomes that are envisioned or desired.

Usage

• The adjective "dreamed" is used to modify a noun, indicating that the noun represents a concept born from imagination, hope, or ambition. It often carries a tone of idealism or aspiration.
• It is the past participle form of the verb "dream" when used adjectivally. It is typically used before a noun (attributive position).

Examples

• Adjective:
  • His dreamed symphony that would take the world of music by storm remained unfinished. (The symphony he imagined and hoped for was never completed.)
  • She finally visited her dreamed destination after years of saving. (She finally visited the place she had long imagined and desired to see.)
  • The project was the realization of their dreamed collaboration. (The project was the actualization of the collaboration they had envisioned.)

Advanced Usage

• "Long-dreamed-of" (compound adjective): Used to emphasize that something has been imagined or desired for a very long time.
  • The peace treaty was a long-dreamed-of achievement for the region.
• "Much-dreamed-about" (compound adjective): Similar to "long-dreamed-of," highlighting frequent or intense imagining.
  • The concert was a much-dreamed-about event for her.

Variants and Related Words

• Dream (verb): To experience thoughts and images while sleeping; to indulge in daydreams or fantasies.
• Dream (noun): A series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep; a cherished aspiration or ideal.
• Dreamy (adjective): Having a magical or pleasantly unreal quality; given to dreaming or fantasy.
• Dreamer (noun): A person who dreams; a person who has ideas or plans that are considered impractical.
• Dreamt (verb): An alternative past tense and past participle form of "dream," used identically to "dreamed."

Synonyms

• Imagined: Formed a mental image of something not present.
• Envisioned: Pictured to oneself, especially a future possibility.
• Desired: Wished or longed for.
• Fancied: Imagined or conceived, often capriciously.

Antonyms

• Real: Actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact.
• Actual: Existing in fact; real.
• Tangible: Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real.

Notes

• "Dreamed" and "dreamt" are both correct as the past tense and past participle of the verb "dream." "Dreamed" is more common in American English, while "dreamt" is more common in British English. As an adjective, "dreamed" is the standard form.
• The adjectival use often implies a gap between the imagined ideal and reality, sometimes hinting at unfulfilled aspirations.

Adjective

1. conceived of or imagined or hoped for
   • his dreamed symphony that would take the world of music by storm