hypnotised

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hypnotised

The audience was hypnotised by the magician's swinging pocket watch.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Having your attention fixated as though by a spell: Being in a state where one's focus is completely captured or held, often to the point of being unaware of other things, similar to the effect of hypnosis. - The audience was hypnotised by the magician's performance. - She stood hypnotised, staring at the flickering flames in the fireplace.

Usage Notes
  • The word "hypnotised" describes a state of intense, often involuntary, fascination or absorption. It implies a loss of voluntary control over one's attention.
  • It is the past participle of the verb "hypnotise" and can be used as an adjective. The spelling "hypnotized" is the standard American English variant.
  • It is often used figuratively to describe being captivated by something, not necessarily through actual hypnosis.
Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The kitten was hypnotised by the moving dot of the laser pointer.
    • He listened, hypnotised, to the speaker's compelling story.
    • The hypnotised subject followed the instructions given by the therapist.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be hypnotised by": To be completely captivated or mesmerized by something.
    • The tourists were hypnotised by the beauty of the ancient ruins.
  • Used to describe a trance-like state of deep focus or submission.
    • Under the stress, he moved through the routine like a hypnotised man.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hypnotise (verb): To put someone into a hypnotic trance; to captivate completely.
    • The therapist can hypnotise patients to help them relax.
  • Hypnotic (adjective): Inducing or relating to hypnosis; having a soothing, captivating quality.
    • The rhythmic sound of the waves had a hypnotic effect.
  • Hypnosis (noun): The state or practice of being hypnotised.
    • She underwent hypnosis to try to quit smoking.
Synonyms
  • Mesmerised: Held spellbound; fascinated.
  • Entranced: Filled with wonder and delight, as if under a spell.
  • Captivated: Unconsciously having one's attention completely held.
  • Spellbound: Held as if by a spell; fascinated.
Antonyms
  • Distracted: Unable to concentrate because one's attention is drawn to different things.
  • Uninterested: Not concerned or curious about something.
  • Alert: Vigilantly attentive and aware.
Related Phrases
  • In a trance: In a dazed or hypnotic state.
    • He walked around the museum in a trance, amazed by the artwork.
  • Under someone's spell: Completely influenced or controlled by someone.
    • She was under his spell and agreed to everything he said.
hypnotised

The audience was hypnotised by the magician's swinging pocket watch.

Adjective
  1. having your attention fixated as though by a spell

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