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hypnotic

/hɪpˈnɒt.ɪk/

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adjective

C1formalcommonscientific/hɪpˈnɒt.ɪk/

Relating to or inducing a state of hypnosis; having a compelling, mesmerizing effect.

ruОтносящийся к гипнозу или вызывающий состояние гипноза; обладающий завораживающим, гипнотическим эффектом.esRelativo a la hipnosis o que induce un estado de hipnosis; que ejerce un efecto fascinante, cautivador o magnético.frRelatif à l'hypnose ou qui provoque un état d'hypnose ; qui exerce un effet fascinant, captivant ou magnétique.deDen Hypnotismus betreffend oder durch Hypnose herbeigeführt; auf Menschen eine stark fesselnde, einschläfernde oder unwiderstehlich anziehende Wirkung ausübend.ptRelativo ao hipnotismo ou que induz ao estado de hipnose; que tem efeito envolvente, fascinante ou sedutor.zh与催眠有关的,或能引起催眠状态的;具有令人着迷、无法抗拒的吸引力的。arصفة تتعلق بالتنويم المغناطيسي أو تسبب حالة شبيهة به؛ وتُستخدم أيضًا لوصف شيء بالغ الجاذبية والتأثير بحيث يستحوذ على الانتباه ولا يمكن مقاومته.

  1. Inducing sleep or trance B2 formal

    Causing a state of sleep or deep relaxation, often through suggestion.

    • The therapist used a hypnotic voice to calm the patient.
    • The rhythmic music had a hypnotic effect on the audience.
    • Hypnotic techniques are sometimes used in therapy.

    ruГипнотическийeshipnóticofrhypnotique (qui endort ou induit une transe)deHypnotischptHipnóticozh催眠的arمُغَيِّب للعقل

    Synonyms: calmingnarcoticsedativesomniferoussoothingsoporifictranquilizing

    Antonyms: energizinginvigoratingstimulating

  2. Fascinating or mesmerizing B2 informal

    So captivating or attractive that it holds one's attention completely.

    • The dancer's movements were hypnotic and graceful.
    • The film's visuals were hypnotic, drawing viewers into the story.
    • Her eyes had a hypnotic quality that made him unable to look away.

    ruГипнотическийesHipnótico (fascinante)frHypnotique (fascinant)deHypnotischptHipnóticozh催眠般的arمُسْحِر

    Synonyms: absorbingbewitchingcaptivatingcompellingengrossingentrancingfascinatinghypnotizingmesmerizingspellbinding

    Antonyms: boringdullrepellentrepulsiveuninteresting

  • more hypnotic comparative form
  • most hypnotic superlative form

noun

B2formalcommon/hɪpˈnɒt.ɪk/

A noun referring to a substance or agent that induces sleep or a trance-like state, or something that has a sleep-inducing or mesmerizing quality.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее вещество или средство, вызывающее сон или трансовое состояние, или нечто, обладающее снотворным или гипнотическим качеством.esSustancia o agente que induce sueño o un estado de trance, o algo que posee cualidades somníferas o hipnóticas.frSubstance ou moyen qui provoque le sommeil ou un état de transe, ou ce qui possède une qualité soporifique ou hypnotique.deSubstantiv, das eine Substanz oder ein Mittel bezeichnet, die/das Schlaf oder einen tranceähnlichen Zustand hervorruft, oder etwas, das eine schlaf- oder hypnotisierende Wirkung hat.ptSubstantivo que designa uma substância ou agente que induz sono ou estado de transe; também algo que possui qualidade soporífera ou hipnótica.zh指引起睡意、催眠或导致类似睡眠的恍惚状态的药物或物质,也可指具有催眠作用的事物或人。arاسم يدل على مادة أو وسيلة تسبب النوم أو حالة من الغياب والتنويم، أو على شيء يمتلك خاصية منومة أو تنويمية.

  1. A substance that induces sleep C1 formal

    A drug or agent that causes sleep or drowsiness, often used medically.

    • The doctor prescribed a mild hypnotic to help with her insomnia.
    • Some hypnotics can be addictive if used for a long time.
    • He took a hypnotic before bed to ensure a good night's rest.

    ruСнотворноеesHipnótico (sustancia que induce el sueño)frsubstance hypnotiquedeSchlafmittelptHipnóticozh安眠药arمُنَوِّم

    Synonyms: hypnagoguesedativesleeping pillsoporific

    Antonyms: stimulant

  • hypnotics plural form
  • hypnotics' possessive plural form
  • hypnotic's possessive singular form