hypnotic Definition
- 1of or relating to hypnosis
- 2tending to produce sleep; soporific
Using hypnotic: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hypnotic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The hypnotic effect of the music made her feel relaxed.
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The drug has a hypnotic effect on the patient.
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His voice was so hypnotic that I fell asleep listening to him.
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The hypnotic rhythm of the waves lulled me into a trance.
hypnotic Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for hypnotic
Antonyms for hypnotic
- stimulating
- energizing
Phrases with hypnotic
a suggestion made to a person who is in a hypnotic state, which is believed to be more effective than suggestions made to a person who is not in a hypnotic state
Example
The hypnotist gave her a hypnotic suggestion to quit smoking.
a state of consciousness characterized by deep relaxation and heightened suggestibility, induced by hypnosis
Example
He went into a hypnotic trance and began to reveal his deepest fears.
drugs that are used to induce sleep or a trance-like state, often for medical or therapeutic purposes
Example
The doctor prescribed hypnotic drugs to help him sleep.
Origins of hypnotic
from Late Latin 'hypnoticus', from Greek 'hypnōtikos', from 'hypnoun' meaning 'put to sleep'
Summary: hypnotic in Brief
The term 'hypnotic' [hip-naw-tik, -not-ik] refers to something related to hypnosis or tending to produce sleep. It can describe the effect of music, drugs, or a person's voice, as in 'The hypnotic effect of the music made her feel relaxed.' 'Hypnotic' extends into phrases like 'hypnotic suggestion,' referring to a suggestion made to a person in a hypnotic state, and 'hypnotic trance,' describing a state of deep relaxation and heightened suggestibility.
