First Known Use: 1625
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1hypnotic
adjective hyp·not·ic \hip-ˈnä-tik\
Definition of HYPNOTIC
1
: tending to produce sleep : soporific
2
a : of or relating to hypnosis or hypnotism b : readily holding the attention <a hypnotic personality> <a simple hypnotic beat>
— hyp·not·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Origin of HYPNOTIC
French or Late Latin; French hypnotique, from Late Latin hypnoticus, from Greek hypnōtikos, from hypnoun to put to sleep, from hypnos
Related to HYPNOTIC
- Synonyms
- drowsy, narcotic, opiate, sleepy, slumberous (or slumbrous), somniferous, somnolent, soporific
- Antonyms
- stimulant
2hypnotic
noun
medical : a drug that causes sleep
Full Definition of HYPNOTIC
1
: a sleep-inducing agent : soporific
2
: one that is or can be hypnotized
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First Known Use of HYPNOTIC
1681
HYPNOTIC Defined for Kids
hypnotic
adjective hyp·not·ic \hip-ˈnä-tik\
Definition of HYPNOTIC for Kids
1
: of or relating to hypnosis <a hypnotic state>
2
: having an effect like that of hypnosis <a hypnotic rhythm>
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