hypnotique

hypnotic

adjective eep-no-TEEK Rare

Origin: Greek 'hypnōtikos' (inducing sleep), from 'hypnos' (sleep).

Also means

hypnotic (drug)

Usage Note

Hypnotique is used both as an adjective — un regard hypnotique (a hypnotic gaze) — and, in medical French, as a noun: un hypnotique (a sleep-inducing drug). The related words hypnose (hypnosis) and hypnotiser (to hypnotise) share the same root.

Examples

"Sa voix grave et hypnotique captivait le public."

Natural Translation

His deep and hypnotic voice captivated the audience.

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