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Hypnotic: meaning, definitions and examples

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hypnotic

 

[ hɪpˈnɒtɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

music

Having the quality of producing a sleep-like state in the listener; entrancing.

Synonyms

captivating, entrancing, mesmerizing

Examples of usage

  • The hypnotic melody of the song put me in a trance.
  • The hypnotic rhythm of the drum beats captivated the audience.
  • The hypnotic sound of the flute echoed through the room.
  • The hypnotic music lulled me into a peaceful state of mind.
  • The hypnotic voice of the singer mesmerized the listeners.
Context #2 | Adjective

appearance

Having a captivating or mesmerizing effect on someone; attractive in a mysterious way.

Synonyms

captivating, enchanting, mesmerizing

Examples of usage

  • Her hypnotic eyes drew me in and I couldn't look away.
  • The hypnotic dance moves of the performer held the audience's attention.
  • The hypnotic beauty of the painting left everyone in awe.
  • The hypnotic charm of his smile was irresistible.
  • The hypnotic allure of the mysterious stranger intrigued me.

Translations

Translations of the word "hypnotic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hipnótico

🇮🇳 सम्मोहक

🇩🇪 hypnotisch

🇮🇩 hipnotis

🇺🇦 гіпнотичний

🇵🇱 hipnotyczny

🇯🇵 催眠術の

🇫🇷 hypnotique

🇪🇸 hipnótico

🇹🇷 hipnotik

🇰🇷 최면의

🇸🇦 تنويمي

🇨🇿 hypnotický

🇸🇰 hypnotický

🇨🇳 催眠的

🇸🇮 hipnotičen

🇮🇸 dáleiðandi

🇰🇿 гипнотикалық

🇬🇪 ჰიპნოტური

🇦🇿 hipnotik

🇲🇽 hipnótico

Etymology

The word 'hypnotic' originates from the Greek word 'hypnos' meaning sleep. The term was first introduced by James Braid, a Scottish surgeon, in the 1840s to describe a sleeplike state induced by hypnosis. Over time, 'hypnotic' evolved to also describe something captivating, entrancing, or mesmerizing, reflecting its influence on the mind. Today, it is commonly used in contexts related to music, appearance, and behavior to convey a sense of fascination and allure.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,728, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.