hypnotized

• Beschreibt den Zustand, unter Hypnose oder in Trance zu sein; wird auch übertragen verwendet, um völlige Faszination oder Gefangennahme durch etwas zu bezeichnen.

Describes a state of being in a trance or under the influence of hypnosis; also used figuratively to mean being completely captivated or fascinated by something.

1. In a trance stateB2formal

   Being in a state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility, typically induced by a hypnotist.

   hypnotisiert

   • The volunteer was completely hypnotized during the stage show.
   • She felt deeply hypnotized and relaxed after the session.
   • He was hypnotized and unable to move his arm on command.

   Synonymeentrancedmesmerizedspellboundtransfixed

   Antonymealertawakeawareconscious

2. Fascinated or mesmerizedB1informal

   Being so captivated or absorbed by something that you are unaware of your surroundings.

   Hypnotisiert

   • The audience was hypnotized by the dancer's graceful movements.
   • I was hypnotized by the beautiful sunset over the ocean.
   • He sat hypnotized, staring at the flickering flames of the campfire.

   Synonymeabsorbedcaptivatedengrossedentrancedmesmerizedspellboundtransfixed

   Antonymealertawaredisenchantedindifferent

• Verb, das bezeichnet, jemanden in einen Zustand der Hypnose oder Trance zu versetzen, oft zu therapeutischen oder unterhaltenden Zwecken; im übertragenen Sinn auch jemanden faszinieren oder gefügig machen.

A verb used to indicate the act of putting someone into a state of hypnosis or trance, often for therapeutic or entertainment purposes.

1. Induce a trance stateB2formal

   To put someone into a state of hypnosis, where they are highly responsive to suggestions.

   In Trance versetzen

   • The therapist hypnotized the patient to help him quit smoking.
   • She was hypnotized during the stage show and clucked like a chicken.
   • He can hypnotize people quickly using a swinging pocket watch.

   Synonymeentrancespellbind

2. Fascinate or captivateB2informal

   To completely capture someone's attention, as if they are in a trance.

   Faszinieren

   • The audience was hypnotized by the dancer's graceful movements.
   • Her beautiful voice hypnotized everyone in the room.
   • The flickering flames of the campfire seemed to hypnotize him.

   Synonymecaptivatecharmenchantentrancefascinaterivetspellbindtransfix

   Antonymeboredisgustdissuaderepelrepulse