reverie
UK: ˈrev.ər.i | US: ˈrev.ɚ.i
n. a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream
n. (archaic) a fanciful or impractical idea or theory
The word reverie traces back to Old French resver, meaning "to dream" or "rave," which may have Germanic roots. Over time, it evolved into Middle English as reverie, describing a state of idle or pleasant musing. The suffix -ie solidifies its meaning as a noun denoting a dreamlike mental state. The term reflects the human tendency to escape into imaginative thoughts, blending whimsy and introspection.
She sat by the window, lost in a quiet reverie about her childhood.
His scientific theories were dismissed as mere reveries by his peers.
The music transported her into a deep reverie.
The poet’s work often captures the fleeting beauty of reverie.
He snapped out of his reverie when the phone suddenly rang.