Woolgathering (Noun)
Meaning
An idle indulgence in fantasy.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- She found herself lost in woolgathering, imagining a life where she was a famous artist.
- The warm sunshine and gentle breeze induced a state of woolgathering, where she forgot all about her troubles.
- As she sat by the window, staring blankly into the distance, her mind slipped into woolgathering, conjuring up fantastical scenarios.
- He was often accused of woolgathering, letting his daydreams get in the way of his schoolwork.
- The romantic comedy was her favorite kind of woolgathering, a harmless escape from the stresses of everyday life.