hypnotic
/hɪpˈnɑtɪk/
adjective
- Causing a feeling of being relaxed, sleepy, or unable to look away; like being in a trance.
- The dancer's slow, hypnotic movements captivated the audience.
- The sound of rain on the roof had a hypnotic effect, making me feel very sleepy.
- He spoke in a low, hypnotic voice that held everyone's attention.
- Relating to hypnosis or the state of being hypnotized.
- The therapist used a series of hypnotic suggestions to help the patient relax.
- Hypnotic techniques can be used to reduce anxiety before surgery.
- She entered a hypnotic state after listening to the guided recording.
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noun
- A drug that helps a person sleep; a sleeping pill.
- He took a natural hypnotic like melatonin to improve his sleep.
- The doctor prescribed a mild hypnotic to help with her insomnia.
- Some hypnotics can be habit-forming if used for too long.