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