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hypnagogic

/ˌhɪp.nəˈɡɒdʒ.ɪk/

Übersetzung: Den Zustand unmittelbar vor dem Einschlafen betreffend, der oft von lebhaften sensorischen Wahrnehmungen wie Bildern oder Geräuschen begleitet wird.

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adjective

/ˌhɪp.nəˈɡɒdʒ.ɪk/C2formalscientific
  • deDen Zustand unmittelbar vor dem Einschlafen betreffend, der oft von lebhaften sensorischen Wahrnehmungen wie Bildern oder Geräuschen begleitet wird.

Relating to the state immediately before falling asleep, often characterized by vivid sensory phenomena.

  1. Sleep-inducingC2formal

    Tending to induce sleep or drowsiness.

    deSchlaf einleitend

    • The hypnagogic effect of the warm bath made her feel drowsy.
    • He found the repetitive sound of the rain to be hypnagogic.
    • The doctor prescribed a hypnagogic medication for his insomnia.

    Synonymehypnoticsedativesomniferoussoporiferoussoporific

    Antonymeenergizinginvigoratingstimulatingwaking

  2. Relating to the onset of sleepC2formal

    Pertaining to the state immediately before falling asleep, often characterized by vivid imagery or hallucinations.

    dehypnagog

    • Hypnagogic hallucinations can occur as one drifts off to sleep.
    • She experienced a hypnagogic jerk just as she was falling asleep.
    • The hypnagogic state is a fascinating area of study in sleep research.
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  • more hypnagogic comparative form
  • most hypnagogic superlative form