hypnotic

adjective
UK: /hɪpˈnɒt.ɪk/
US: /hɪpˈnɑː.tɪk/

  1. Having a strong attractive power that absorbs the attention

    1. The music had a hypnotic effect on the audience, drawing them in.
    2. The dancer's hypnotic movements captivated everyone in the theatre, leaving them spellbound.

  2. Relating to or producing hypnosis

    1. She listened to a hypnotic recording to help her sleep better.
    2. The therapist used a hypnotic technique to help the patient recall repressed memories from childhood.

Synonyms

spellbinding fascinating

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hypnotic" in English means: Having a strong attractive power that absorbs the attention, Relating to or producing hypnosis.

The phonetic transcription of "hypnotic" is /hɪpˈnɒt.ɪk/ in British English and /hɪpˈnɑː.tɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hypnotic": spellbinding, fascinating.

Example usage of "hypnotic": "The music had a hypnotic effect on the audience, drawing them in.". More examples on the page.