Hypnotized

Pronunciation: /ˈhɪpnəˌtaɪzd/

Definitions of hypnotized

verb to put someone into a state of hypnosis or to captivate someone's attention

Example Sentences

A1 The magician hypnotized the audience with his mesmerizing tricks.

A2 She was hypnotized by the swirling patterns on the hypnotist's watch.

B1 The therapist hypnotized the patient to help them overcome their fear of flying.

B2 The charismatic speaker hypnotized the crowd with his powerful words.

C1 The hypnotist successfully hypnotized the volunteer to quit smoking.

C2 The renowned hypnotist was able to hypnotize even the most skeptical of individuals.

Examples of hypnotized in a Sentence

formal The therapist successfully hypnotized the patient to help them overcome their fear of flying.

informal I was so hypnotized by the magician's tricks that I couldn't figure out how he did them.

slang The movie was so good, I was totally hypnotized by the plot twists.

figurative She was hypnotized by his charm and couldn't resist his advances.

Grammatical Forms of hypnotized

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

Origin and Evolution of hypnotized

First Known Use: 1843 year

Language of Origin: Greek and English

Story behind the word: The word 'hypnotized' originated from the Greek word 'hypnos' meaning sleep, combined with the English suffix '-ize' to form 'hypnotize'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of inducing a sleeplike state in a person, the word 'hypnotized' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to inducing a trance-like state or influencing someone's behavior through suggestion.