Hypnotized — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈhip-nə-ˌtīz/ hyp·no·tize

Meaning & Definition of Hypnotized

Hypnotized (verb)

  1. to induce hypnosis in
  2. to dazzle or overcome by or as if by suggestion

Hypnotized (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in mesmerized

    similar: mesmerized, engaged, interested, intrigued, involved, alert, alive, conscious, open-eyed, watchful, wide-awake, absorbed, attentive, deep, engrossed, enthralled, focused, immersed, intent, observant, rapt
    opposite: absent, absentminded, abstracted, distracted, inattentive, inobservant, unabsorbed, unfocused, daydreaming, dreamy, faraway, foggy, hazy, lost, oblivious, preoccupied, remote, apathetic, disinterested, uninterested

Hypnotized (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to hold the attention of as if by a spell

    "the crowd was hypnotized by the powerful, eloquent speaker"

    similar: arrested, bedazzled, caught up, enchanted, enthralled, fascinated, gripped, mesmerized, spellbound
    related: enraptured, entranced, thrilled, beguiled, bewitched, charmed, absorbed, engaged, engrossed, involved

Related Entry: Hypnotize (verb)

Hypnotize is a different word from Hypnotized. The synonyms below are for hypnotize, not for hypnotized.

  1. to hold the attention of as if by a spell

    "the crowd was hypnotized by the powerful, eloquent speaker"

    similar: arrest, bedazzle, catch up, enchant, enthrall, fascinate, grip, mesmerize, spellbind
    related: enrapture, entrance, thrill, beguile, bewitch, charm, absorb, engage, engross, involve

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Hypnotized

The most common words with a similar meaning to Hypnotized:

mesmerized, engaged, interested, intrigued, involved, alert, alive, conscious, open-eyed, watchful, wide-awake, absorbed, attentive, deep, engrossed, enthralled, focused, immersed, intent, observant, rapt, arrested, bedazzled, caught up, enchanted, fascinated, gripped, spellbound

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Hypnotized

Words with the opposite meaning of Hypnotized:

absent, absentminded, abstracted, distracted, inattentive, inobservant, unabsorbed, unfocused, daydreaming, dreamy, faraway, foggy, hazy, lost, oblivious, preoccupied, remote, apathetic, disinterested, uninterested

Related Words for Hypnotized

enraptured, entranced, thrilled, beguiled, bewitched, charmed

Word Forms of Hypnotized

Inflections: hypnotizing

Derived words: hypnotizability (noun), hypnotizable (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Hypnotized

First known use: 1842

Frequently Asked Questions about Hypnotized

What does "Hypnotized" mean?

"Hypnotized" means to induce hypnosis in. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to induce hypnosis in. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Hypnotized"?

Other words for "Hypnotized" include mesmerized, engaged, interested, intrigued, involved, alert, alive and conscious. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Hypnotized" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Hypnotized"?

There are 34 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Hypnotized". Common alternatives include mesmerized, engaged, interested, intrigued, involved, alert, alive, conscious, open-eyed and watchful.

What is the opposite of "Hypnotized"?

Antonyms of "Hypnotized" include absent, absentminded, abstracted, distracted, inattentive, inobservant, unabsorbed and unfocused.

How do you use "Hypnotized" in a sentence?

Examples of "Hypnotized" in a sentence: "the crowd was hypnotized by the powerful, eloquent speaker".

Is "Hypnotized" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Hypnotized" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Hypnotized"?

"Hypnotized" is pronounced /ˈhip-nə-ˌtīz/ and divided into syllables as hyp·no·tize.

What is the origin of the word "Hypnotized"?

First known use: 1842.