hypnotizing

• Beschreibt etwas, das so faszinierend oder anziehend ist, dass es die Aufmerksamkeit völlig fesselt, als stünde man unter einem Bann.

Describes something that is so fascinating or attractive that it captures all of one's attention, as if under a spell.

1. Captivating or mesmerizingB2informal

   So attractive or interesting that it holds your attention completely, as if under a spell.

   Hypnotisierend

   • The dancer's movements were absolutely hypnotizing.
   • The sunset over the ocean was a hypnotizing sight.
   • Her voice had a hypnotizing quality that calmed everyone.

   Synonymeabsorbingbewitchingcaptivatingcompellingenthrallingentrancingfascinatingmesmerizingrivetingspellbinding

   Antonymeboringdullmonotonousrepellentrepulsivetediousuninteresting

2. Inducing a trance-like stateC1formal

   Having the effect of putting someone into a state similar to hypnosis.

   hypnotisierend

   • The therapist used a hypnotizing technique to help the patient relax.
   • The rhythmic sound of the waves was almost hypnotizing.
   • The flickering candlelight had a hypnotizing effect on the audience.

   Synonymebewitchingcaptivatingentrancingfascinatinghypnoticmesmerizingspellbinding

• 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