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hypnotic Synonyms

Another word for hypnotic

Choosing another word for hypnotic depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having a deeply engrossing, fascinating, or spellbinding effect that captures and holds one's complete attention.

Usage Example

"The rhythmic sound of the ocean waves had a mesmerizing effect on the tired travelers."

Strongest
mesmerizing
spellbinding
entrancing
Strong
captivating
enthralling
fascinating
bewitching

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to, producing, or characterized by hypnosis or a trance-like state.

Usage Example

"The therapist guided the patient into a deep mesmeric state to help alleviate chronic anxiety."

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mesmeric
Strong
trance-like

• noun (Context 3)

A drug, medicine, or physical agent that induces sleep.

Usage Example

"Doctors generally recommend trying behavioral therapy for insomnia before prescribing a pharmacological soporific."

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soporific
sedative
Strong
tranquilizer
opiate
Weak
narcotic

• adjective (Context 4)

Inducing or tending to induce sleep (especially of a pharmaceutical drug or substance).

Usage Example

"The physician cautioned that the prescribed medication has strong soporific properties and should only be taken at bedtime."

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soporific
somniferous
Strong
sedative
narcotic
slumberous

Opposites of hypnotic

The opposite of hypnotic shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

stimulant
analeptic
invigorating
boring
dull
tedious
repellent
See all opposites of hypnotic

• Nearby Words

hypnosis
hypnotherapist
hypnotherapy
hypnotic
hypnotically
hypnotism
hypnotist

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hypnotic. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hypnotic
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