woolgathering Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun an idle indulgence in fantasy
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verb have a daydream; indulge in a fantasy
woolgather; stargaze; dream; daydream.
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adjective satellite dreamy in mood or nature
dreamy; moony.
- a woolgathering moment
WordNet
Wool"gath`er*ing adjective
Definitions
Indulging in a vagrant or idle exercise of the imagination; roaming upon a fruitless quest; idly fanciful.
Wool"gath`er*ing noun
Definitions
Indulgence in idle imagination; a foolish or useless pursuit or design. His wits were a woolgathering, as they say. Burton.
