Reveries
/ˈrɛv.ər.iz/noun
A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; daydreaming.
Did you know?The word 'reverie' originates from the Old French for 'to wander,' hinting at a mystical escape from reality that was once associated with madness.
Etymological Timeline
Old French
Old French
reverie
“A state of wandering or being lost in thought.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
reveria
“The act of wandering or drifting, often linked to dreams.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wer-
“To turn or bend; a root connected to the idea of change and transformation.”
Modern English
English
reveries
“The plural form referring to multiple instances of daydreaming or fantasy.”