subliminal

/səˈblɪmɪnəl/
adjective
  1. 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.
  2. 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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