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- [hip-not-ik]
- /hɪpˈnɒt ɪk/
- /hɪpˈnɒt.ɪk/
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- [hip-not-ik]
- /hɪpˈnɒt ɪk/
Definitions of hypnotic word
- adjective hypnotic of or relating to hypnosis or hypnotism. 1
- adjective hypnotic inducing or like something that induces hypnosis. 1
- adjective hypnotic susceptible to hypnotism, as a person. 1
- adjective hypnotic inducing sleep. 1
- noun hypnotic an agent or drug that produces sleep; sedative. 1
- noun hypnotic a person who is susceptible to hypnosis. 1
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Origin of hypnotic
First appearance:
before 1680 One of the 48% oldest English words
1680-90; < Late Latin hypnōticus < Greek hypnōtikós sleep-inducing, narcotic, equivalent to hypnō- (variant stem of hypnoûn to put to sleep; see Hypnos) + -tikos -tic
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Parts of speech for Hypnotic
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hypnotic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
hypnotic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hypnotic
adj hypnotic
- soothing — that soothes: a soothing voice.
- anesthetic — relating to, with, or characterized by anesthesia
- opiate — a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used in medicine for inducing sleep and relieving pain.
- narcotic — any of a class of substances that blunt the senses, as opium, morphine, belladonna, and alcohol, that in large quantities produce euphoria, stupor, or coma, that when used constantly can cause habituation or addiction, and that are used in medicine to relieve pain, cause sedation, and induce sleep.
- soporific — causing or tending to cause sleep.
adjective hypnotic
- mesmerising — to hypnotize.
- entrancing — Present participle of entrance.
- compelling — A compelling argument or reason is one that convinces you that something is true or that something should be done.
- enthralling — Capturing and holding one's attention; fascinating.
- fascinating — of great interest or attraction; enchanting; charming; captivating: a fascinating story; fascinating jewelry.
noun hypnotic
- dozy — drowsy; half asleep.
- opium — the dried, condensed juice of a poppy, Papaver somniferum, that has a narcotic, soporific, analgesic, and astringent effect and contains morphine, codeine, papaverine, and other alkaloids used in medicine in their isolated or derived forms: a narcotic substance, poisonous in large doses.
- morphine — a white, bitter, crystalline alkaloid, C 1 7 H 1 9 NO 3 ⋅H 2 O, the most important narcotic and addictive principle of opium, obtained by extraction and crystallization and used chiefly in medicine as a pain reliever and sedative.
- hard drug — an addicting drug capable of producing severe physical or psychological dependence, as heroin.
- somnifacient — causing or inducing sleep.
Antonyms for hypnotic
adj hypnotic
- inspiring — to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence: His courage inspired his followers.
- stimulating — to rouse to action or effort, as by encouragement or pressure; spur on; incite: to stimulate his interest in mathematics.
adjective hypnotic
- uninteresting — engaging or exciting and holding the attention or curiosity: an interesting book.
- exciting — Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
- exhilarating — Making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling.
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