hypnotized

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hypnotized

The audience sits hypnotized by the magician's swinging watch.

Definition

Adjective: 1. In a state of hypnosis; having one's attention completely and involuntarily captured: Describes a person who is under the influence of hypnosis or whose attention is so utterly focused that it resembles a trance-like state. It implies a loss of voluntary control over one's focus or actions due to an external force or captivating stimulus.

Usage

The adjective "hypnotized" is used to describe a person's condition. It typically follows a linking verb (e.g., be, feel, seem) or comes before a noun. * It is used to describe the literal state induced by a hypnotist. * It is more commonly used figuratively to describe someone who is completely mesmerized or spellbound by something, such as a performance, a scene, or a person.

Examples
  • Following a linking verb:
    • The volunteer on stage was hypnotized and followed all of the hypnotist's suggestions.
    • The audience sat hypnotized, unable to look away from the dancer's graceful movements.
  • Before a noun:
    • She spoke to the hypnotized subject in a calm, steady voice.
    • He had the hypnotized gaze of someone lost in deep thought.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be hypnotized by": This is the most common construction, specifying the object of the fascination or the agent of the hypnosis.
    • The children were hypnotized by the flickering flames of the campfire.
    • She felt hypnotized by the rhythmic sound of the waves.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hypnotize (verb): To induce hypnosis; to capture someone's attention completely.
    • The magician claimed he could hypnotize anyone.
  • Hypnotic (adjective): Having the quality of inducing hypnosis or a trance-like state; mesmerizing.
    • The music had a hypnotic rhythm.
  • Hypnosis (noun): The state or practice of being hypnotized.
    • Some people use hypnosis to quit smoking.
Synonyms
  • Mesmerized: Having one's attention held as if by a powerful charm.
  • Spellbound: Held as if by a magic spell; completely fascinated.
  • Entranced: In a state of rapturous delight or wonder.
  • Transfixed: Rendered motionless with awe, terror, or amazement.
Related Phrases
  • In a trance: In a half-conscious state, resembling being hypnotized.
    • He walked around the house in a trance after hearing the shocking news.
hypnotized

The audience sits hypnotized by the magician's swinging watch.

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

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