Hypnotic

/hɪpˈnɒtɪk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A drug or substance that induces sleep or a state similar to hypnosis.

The doctor prescribed a hypnotic to help him sleep through the night.

A person who practices hypnosis.

The hypnotic guided her through a series of relaxation techniques.

adjective

Related to or inducing hypnosis.

The hypnotic music lulled the audience into a trance.

Extremely or marvellously fascinating; entrancing.

Her hypnotic gaze held him captive.

From the Greek 'hypnos', meaning sleep.

hypnotic state

A condition of focused attention and heightened suggestibility.

hypnotic suggestion

An idea or phrase given during hypnosis intended to influence thought or behavior.

hypnosis

A state of consciousness involving focused attention, reduced peripheral awareness, and an enhanced capacity for response to suggestion.

hypnotist

A person who induces hypnosis.

Something that is irresistibly fascinating or attractive.

That movie had a hypnotic vibe that kept me glued to the screen.

A person who can easily captivate or charm others.

He's so hypnotic in his presentations that everyone hangs on his every word.