hypnotic

• Relatif à l'hypnose ou qui provoque un état d'hypnose ; qui exerce un effet fascinant, captivant ou magnétique.

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

1. Inducing sleep or tranceB2formal

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

   hypnotique (qui endort ou induit une transe)

   • 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.

   Synonymescalmingnarcoticsedativesomniferoussoothingsoporifictranquilizing

   Antonymesenergizinginvigoratingstimulating

2. Fascinating or mesmerizingB2informal

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

   Hypnotique (fascinant)

   • 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.

   Synonymesabsorbingbewitchingcaptivatingcompellingengrossingentrancingfascinatinghypnotizingmesmerizingspellbinding

   Antonymesboringdullrepellentrepulsiveuninteresting

• Substance ou moyen qui provoque le sommeil ou un état de transe, ou ce qui possède une qualité soporifique ou hypnotique.

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.

1. A substance that induces sleepC1formal

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

   substance hypnotique

   • 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.

   Synonymeshypnagoguesedativesleeping pillsoporific

   Antonymesstimulant