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Definition hypnotic in British English

hypnotic adjective

adjective
/hɪpˈnɒtɪk/
1

something that is hypnotic makes you feel like sleeping, especially because it is repeated in a regular way

Example

The rhythmic beating of the drums had a hypnotic effect on him.

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1.1

making you unable to pay attention to anything else

Example

a hypnotic stare

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Example

a hypnotic trance

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Definition hypnotic in British English