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Definition of Revery
1. Noun. An abstracted state of absorption.
Generic synonyms: Abstractedness, Abstraction
Specialized synonyms: Dream, Brown Study
2. Noun. Absentminded dreaming while awake.
Generic synonyms: Dream, Dreaming
Derivative terms: Daydream, Daydream, Daydream, Daydream
Definition of Revery
1. n. Same as Reverie.
Definition of Revery
1. Noun. (alternative spelling of reverie) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Revery
1. reverie [n -ERIES] - See also: reverie
Medical Definition of Revery
1. Origin: F. Reverie, fr. Rever to dream, rave, be light-headed. Cf. Rave. 1. A loose or irregular train of thought occurring in musing or mediation; deep musing; daydream. "Rapt in nameless reveries." "When ideas float in our mind without any reflection or regard of the understanding, it is that which the French call revery, our language has scarce a name for it." (Locke) 2. An extravagant concient of the fancy; a vision. "There are infinite reveries and numberless extravagancies pass through both [wise and foolish minds]" (Addison) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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