Hypnotizing: meaning, definitions and examples
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hypnotizing
[ ˈhɪpnəˌtaɪzɪŋ ]
state of mind
Hypnotizing refers to something that captivates or fascinates a person to the extent that they feel entranced or under a spell. This term is often used to describe performances, movements, or visual stimuli that are so engaging that they draw one's full attention. It implies a loss of control over one's focus as if one is being led into a state of hypnosis. The hypnotizing effect can be both positive and negative, depending on the context. Often, it can lead to a state of relaxation or intense concentration.
Synonyms
captivating, enthralling, mesmerizing, spellbinding.
Examples of usage
- The magician's hypnotizing tricks left the audience in awe.
- The hypnotizing quality of her voice made everyone listen carefully.
- The mesmerizing dance was truly hypnotizing.
- The artwork had a hypnotizing effect on the viewers.
Translations
Translations of the word "hypnotizing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 hipnotizante
🇮🇳 हिप्नोटाइज़िंग
🇩🇪 hypnotisierend
🇮🇩 menghipnotis
🇺🇦 гіпнотизуючий
🇵🇱 hipnotyzujący
🇯🇵 催眠的な
🇫🇷 hypnotisant
🇪🇸 hipnotizante
🇹🇷 hipnotize eden
🇰🇷 최면의
🇸🇦 مُنوِّم
🇨🇿 hypnotizující
🇸🇰 hypnotizujúci
🇨🇳 催眠的
🇸🇮 hipnotizirajoč
🇮🇸 hypnotískt
🇰🇿 гипноздық
🇬🇪 ჰიპნოზური
🇦🇿 hipnoz edən
🇲🇽 hipnotizante
Etymology
The term 'hypnotizing' derives from the word 'hypnosis', which has its roots in the Greek word 'hypnos', meaning 'sleep'. The concept of hypnosis as a psychological state was popularized in the 18th century by Franz Mesmer, who believed in the existence of 'animal magnetism'. His ideas led to the development of various techniques meant to induce a trance-like state. Over time, the practice evolved, and 'hypnosis' became a formal area of study in psychology. The adjective 'hypnotizing' likely emerged in the late 19th to early 20th centuries as people began to describe various phenomena or experiences that seemed to mesmerize or entrain individuals. Today, the term is commonly used in both psychological contexts and in everyday language to describe anything that captivates the mind.