Word of the Day: Oneiric

Oneiric means relating to dreams or dreamlike states.

It comes from the Greek word “oneiros,” meaning “dream.”

In usage:

“The film had an oneiric quality, as if the scenes were unfolding inside someone’s mind.”

“Her music drifts between the real and the oneiric, evoking half-remembered visions.”

Essentially, it describes something that feels surreal, hazy, or dream-infused.