hypnoidal

American  

[hip-noid-l] / hɪpˈnɔɪd l /

Also hypnoid

adjective

Psychology.

1. characterizing a state that resembles mild hypnosis but that is usually induced by other than hypnotic means.

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Etymology

Origin of hypnoidal

First recorded in 1895–1900; hypn- ( def. ) + -oid + -al ¹

Example Sentences

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hypnoidal

Even outside of the hypnoidal state, these cases are more suggestible than the general run of people.

From Pathology of Lying, accusation, and swindling: a study in forensic psychology by Healy, William

Becoming awake enough to think about the war, I began to reason about this “bombardment,” to move from the hypnoidal state, the Hudson Maxim-Cleveland Moffett zone.

From The Invisible Censor by Hackett, Francis

It is not a new invention as this term hypnoidal might seem to indicate, but is as old as our history at least.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

In recent years, this quiet, peaceful condition, with eyes closed, thorough relaxation and absolute attention, has sometimes been spoken of as the hypnoidal state.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

In this hypnoidal state a strongly heightened suggestibility exists and trivial external causes give daydreams their direction.

From Pathology of Lying, accusation, and swindling: a study in forensic psychology by Healy, William