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hypnagogic

/ˌhɪp.nəˈɡɒdʒ.ɪk/

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adjective

/ˌhɪp.nəˈɡɒdʒ.ɪk/C2formalscientific
  • ruОтносящийся к состоянию непосредственно перед засыпанием, часто характеризующемуся яркими сенсорными явлениями.

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

  1. Sleep-inducingC2formal

    Tending to induce sleep or drowsiness.

    ruУсыпляющий

    • 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.

    Synonymshypnoticsedativesomniferoussoporiferoussoporific

    Antonymsenergizinginvigoratingstimulatingwaking

  2. Relating to the onset of sleepC2formal

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

    ruГипнагогический

    • 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.
Forms
  • more hypnagogic comparative form
  • most hypnagogic superlative form