hypnotic

adjective

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hyp·not·ic | \ hip-ˈnä-tik

Definition of hypnotic

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : tending to produce sleep : soporific

2a : of or relating to hypnosis or hypnotism

b : readily holding the attention a hypnotic personality a simple hypnotic beat

hypnotic

noun

Definition of hypnotic (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : a sleep-inducing agent : soporific

2 : one that is or can be hypnotized

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Synonyms & Antonyms for hypnotic

Synonyms: Adjective

Antonyms: Adjective

stimulant

Examples of hypnotic in a Sentence

Adjective 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

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