CEFR B2

hypnotic

adjective

Meaning

Producing or tending to produce hypnosis; capable of causing sleep or a trance-like state.

Examples

The swinging pocket watch had a hypnotic effect on the patient.
Her voice was soft and hypnotic, lulling everyone into a relaxed state.

Synonyms: mesmerizing, trance-like, soporific, bewitching

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hypnotic (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/

Definition

Producing or tending to produce hypnosis; capable of causing sleep or a trance-like state.

Examples

The swinging pocket watch had a hypnotic effect on the patient.
Her voice was soft and hypnotic, lulling everyone into a relaxed state.
He stared into the flickering flames, mesmerized by their hypnotic dance.

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