Hypnotic

Pronunciation: /hɪpˈnɑtɪk/

Definitions of hypnotic

adjective having the ability to produce sleep or trance-like state; mesmerizing or captivating

Example Sentences

A1 The hypnotic music put the baby to sleep.

A2 The hypnotic dance routine captivated the audience.

B1 The hypnotic effect of the swirling colors mesmerized the viewers.

B2 The hypnotic trance induced by the therapist helped the patient relax.

C1 The hypnotic power of the speaker's voice held the crowd in rapt attention.

C2 The hypnotic beauty of the sunset was truly breathtaking.

Examples of hypnotic in a Sentence

formal The hypnotic effect of the music put the audience in a trance-like state.

informal I find watching the flames in a fireplace to be quite hypnotic.

slang That movie had some seriously hypnotic visuals, man.

figurative Her voice had a hypnotic quality that drew people in.

Grammatical Forms of hypnotic

• past tense: hypnotized
• plural: hypnotics
• comparative: more hypnotic
• superlative: most hypnotic
• present tense: hypnotizes
• future tense: will hypnotize
• perfect tense: has hypnotized
• continuous tense: is hypnotizing
• singular: hypnotic
• positive degree: hypnotic
• infinitive: to hypnotize
• gerund: hypnotizing
• participle: hypnotized

Origin and Evolution of hypnotic

First Known Use: 1843 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'hypnotic' originates from the Greek word 'hypnos' meaning sleep.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of inducing sleep, the meaning of 'hypnotic' has evolved to refer to substances or techniques that induce a trance-like state or altered consciousness.