Learn a Word Daily — Reverie
Today’s word is "Reverie": A state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts; daydreaming.
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Word of the Day · December 20, 2025
Reverie
REV-uh-ree · noun
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Definition
- A state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts; daydreaming.
- A dreamy, abstracted mood in which you mentally drift away from your surroundings.
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Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from French rêverie, originally meaning “daydream, wandering thoughts,” related to rêve, the French word for “dream.”
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Nuance
Reverie suggests a gentle, peaceful kind of daydream — not distraction from work so much as a soft mental escape.
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Usage
“She stared out the window in a quiet reverie, unaware of the time slipping by.”
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Fun Fact
In music, a reverie is often a short, dreamy piece intended to evoke a drifting, reflective mood.
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