trance-like state

noun phrase

Meaning

A condition of intense focus or detachment where one's awareness of surroundings is significantly reduced.

Examples

She stared at the painting in a trance-like state for nearly an hour.
The repetitive motion of the machine induced a trance-like state in the operator.

Synonyms: daze, hypnosis, reverie, oblivion

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trance-like state

noun phrase

Pronunciation: træns-laɪk steɪt

Definition

A condition of intense focus or detachment where one's awareness of surroundings is significantly reduced.

Examples

She stared at the painting in a trance-like state for nearly an hour.
The repetitive motion of the machine induced a trance-like state in the operator.

Synonyms of trance-like state

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