adjective
- resembling or relating to hypnosis; having qualities similar to a hypnotic state
Usage: technical or medical usage; relatively rare in everyday English
Examples
- The patient entered a hypnoidal state during the therapeutic session.
- The rhythmic music had a hypnoidal effect on the audience.
- Her hypnoidal condition made it difficult for her to focus on the task.
- The therapist used hypnoidal techniques to help the client relax.