subliminal
/səˈblɪmɪnəl/
adjective
- Relating to or being a stimulus that is perceived by the mind without the person being consciously aware of it.
- The movie used subliminal messages to make viewers feel uneasy.
- Some advertisers try to use subliminal images to influence what people buy.
- Scientists study subliminal perception to understand how the brain processes information.
- Existing or operating below the threshold of conscious awareness; subtle and not immediately noticeable.
- The music had a subliminal effect on the audience's mood.
- His choice of words carried a subliminal hint of criticism.
- She had a subliminal feeling that someone was watching her.
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