1 always used before a noun : of or relating to hypnosis
▪ The psychologist put her into a hypnotic state. 2 [more hypnotic; most hypnotic] : having an effect like hypnosis: such as a : tending to cause sleep or relaxation
▪ Riding in a car often has a hypnotic effect on babies. ▪ the steady, hypnotic rhythm of the train
b : attractive or interesting in a powerful or mysterious way
▪ Her voice is powerful and hypnotic. [=spellbinding, fascinating] ▪ a hypnotic personality
▪ The psychologist put her into a hypnotic state.
▪ Riding in a car often has a hypnotic effect on babies. ▪ the steady, hypnotic rhythm of the train
b : attractive or interesting in a powerful or mysterious way
▪ Her voice is powerful and hypnotic. [=spellbinding, fascinating] ▪ a hypnotic personality





