hypnagogic

• Relativo ao estado imediatamente anterior ao adormecer, frequentemente caracterizado por imagens ou sensações sensoriais vívidas e involuntárias, típicas da transição entre a vigília e o sono.

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

1. Sleep-inducingC2formal

   Tending to induce sleep or drowsiness.

   Hipnagógico

   • 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.

   Sinônimoshypnoticsedativesomniferoussoporiferoussoporific

   Antônimosenergizinginvigoratingstimulatingwaking

2. Relating to the onset of sleepC2formal

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

   Hipnagógico

   • 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.