# hypnotized

/ˈhɪpnəˌtaɪzd/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/hypnotized
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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