Word
hypnotized
Phoneticshyp·no·tized
/ˈhɪpnəˌtaɪzd/
UK spelling · hypnotised
Definition
v. to be in a deep state of relaxation where you are very focused on one thing. You might feel this way when watching a movie or listening to a story.
v. to induce a trance-like state of deep relaxation and heightened suggestibility. Often used figuratively to describe intense focus or being completely absorbed by a stimulus.
Examples
“The children were hypnotized by the magician's tricks.”
“The audience was hypnotized by the speaker's calm voice and steady eye contact throughout the entire presentation.”
“The protagonist remains hypnotized by the rhythmic sound of the waves, a state of passive observation that eventually leads to a profound realization about his own isolation.”
Examples
simple
“The children were hypnotized by the magician's tricks.”
contextual
“The audience was hypnotized by the speaker's calm voice and steady eye contact throughout the entire presentation.”
complex
“The protagonist remains hypnotized by the rhythmic sound of the waves, a state of passive observation that eventually leads to a profound realization about his own isolation.”
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