adjective

hypnotic

hypnotic

The music had a hypnotic quality.

The music had a hypnotic quality.

He stared with a hypnotic gaze.

He stared with a hypnotic gaze.

((sth.)) hypnotic The music had a hypnotic quality.

Synonyms: mesmerizing, captivating, sleep-inducing

From Greek 'hupnos' (sleep) + the adjective-forming suffix '-ic'.

Use this to describe anything that makes you feel sleepy or entranced, like repetitive music or a snake's stare.

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