hypnotically

Thân thiện

The pendulum swings hypnotically before the patient's eyes.

Definition

Adverb: - In a hypnotic manner; by means of hypnotism: In a way that relates to, produces, or resembles hypnosis, characterized by a trance-like state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility.

Usage

The adverb "hypnotically" is used to describe an action performed in a manner that induces, utilizes, or resembles a hypnotic state. It modifies verbs to indicate the method or quality of the action.

Examples

• The therapist spoke hypnotically to help the patient relax deeply.
• The pendulum swung hypnotically back and forth, capturing everyone's gaze.
• The repetitive sound of the waves crashed hypnotically against the shore.

Advanced Usage

• "hypnotically induced": Brought about through the use of hypnosis.
  • The memory was hypnotically induced during the regression session.
• "hypnotically suggestive": Having a quality that promotes or is akin to the suggestibility of hypnosis.
  • The artist's hypnotically suggestive music created a dreamlike atmosphere.

Variants and Related Words

• Hypnotic (adjective): Causing or relating to hypnosis; soporific.
  • The rhythmic drumming had a hypnotic effect.
• Hypnotize (verb): To induce hypnosis in; to capture the complete attention of.
  • The magician could hypnotize volunteers on stage.
• Hypnotism (noun): The study or practice of hypnosis.
  • He was a pioneer in the field of hypnotism.

Synonyms

• Mesmerically: In a manner that fascinates or holds spellbound.
• Soporifically: In a sleep-inducing manner.
• Entrancingly: In a captivating or spellbinding way.

Antonyms

• Alertly: In a fully awake and attentive manner.
• Jarringly: In a harsh, disturbing, or incongruous way.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. by means of hypnotism