adjective
- existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness; perceived by the mind without being consciously aware of it
Usage: psychology
Examples
- The advertisement contained subliminal messages designed to influence buying behavior.
- She had a subliminal awareness that something was wrong.
- The movie theater was accused of using subliminal advertising techniques.
- His subliminal fears affected his decision-making process.
- The music had a subliminal effect on the shoppers’ mood.
- Researchers studied the impact of subliminal stimuli on memory.