hypnotic
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/hɪpˈnɑːtɪk/
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/hɪpˈnɒtɪk/
adjective
R
causing someone to feel sleepy or drowsy due to a repetitive sound or movement
The waves crashing against the shore had a hypnotic effect on the beachgoers.
R
relating to or induced by hypnosis
The magician put the volunteer into a hypnotic trance with a few simple commands.
R
causing sleep or a state of deep relaxation
The calming music played in the background had a hypnotic quality to it.
noun
R
a substance or agent that induces sleep or a state of deep relaxation
The doctor prescribed a hypnotic to help the patient sleep at night.
translation
causing someone to feel sleepy or drowsy due to a repetitive sound or movement; relating to or induced by hypnosis; causing sleep or a state of deep relaxation
a substance or agent that induces sleep or a state of deep relaxation
Word Forms
Plural
hypnotics