hypnotic
1hyp·not·ic
adj \hip-ˈnä-tik\Definition of HYPNOTIC
Examples of HYPNOTIC
- The psychologist put her into a hypnotic state.
- Riding in a car often has a hypnotic effect on babies.
- the steady, hypnotic rhythm of the train
Origin of HYPNOTIC
French or Late Latin; French hypnotique, from Late Latin hypnoticus, from Greek hypnōtikos, from hypnoun to put to sleep, from hypnos
First Known Use: 1625
Related to HYPNOTIC
Synonyms: drowsy, narcotic, opiate, sleepy, slumberous (or slumbrous), somniferous, somnolent, soporific
Antonyms: stimulant
Related Words: depressant, relaxant, sedative, tranquilizing (also tranquillizing); calming, comforting, lulling, pacifying, quieting, relaxing, restful, settling, soothing; analgesic, anesthetic, anesthetizing, benumbing, deadening, dulling, numbing; hypnotizing, mesmerizing, stupefying
Near Antonyms: arousing, awakening, energizing, invigorating, rousing, stimulating, wakening, waking; bracing, refreshing, restorative, reviving, stimulative, stimulatory
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