hypnotic

🇬🇧 UK/hip'nɒtik/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Relating to hypnosis; so fascinating or mesmerizing as to hold one's attention completely.

催眠的,令人着迷的

n.

A drug or substance that induces sleep; a person who can be hypnotized.

催眠药,安眠药

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
hypnroot
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otconnector
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icrelating to, having the nature of
=hypnotic

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The hypnotic rhythm of the pendulum swinging back and forth put her to sleep.

  • 2.

    The doctor prescribed a hypnotic drug to help the patient sleep through the night.

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