hypnotic
word
Definition
Something hypnotic is so fascinating or calming that it seems to put you in a dreamlike or sleepy state. It can also refer to a medicine used to help people sleep.
Usage & Nuances
Often used to describe music, voices, or movements that are calming or almost trance-like ('a hypnotic rhythm'). In medicine, 'hypnotic' refers to drugs used to induce sleep. Sometimes confused with 'hypnotize' (to put under hypnosis), but 'hypnotic' is an adjective or noun.
Example Sentences
The singer has a hypnotic voice.
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The doctor gave him a hypnotic to help him sleep.
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The waves made a hypnotic sound.
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There’s something hypnotic about watching the campfire.
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The movie’s hypnotic music totally drew me in.
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He speaks in such a hypnotic way that it’s hard not to listen.
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