hypnotic (adj.)

  1. of or relating to hypnosis

    hypnotic (n.)

  1. a drug that induces sleep

    [ Syn: soporific , soporific ]

    hypnotic (adj.)

  1. attracting and holding interest as if by a spell; read the bedtime story in a hypnotic voice; she had a warm mesmeric charm; the sheer force of his presence was mesmerizing; a spellbinding description of life in ancient Rome

    [ Syn: mesmeric , mesmerizing , spellbinding ]

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