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

Usually the hypnoidal condition, with suggestions in the waking state, is all that is necessary and ordinary suggestions will often effect the purpose completely.

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

If the dreams cannot be voluntarily recalled, they are brought to light by means of hypnotism, psycho-analysis, or the employment of what is known as the "hypnoidal" state—as induced by Dr. Boris Sidis.

From The Problems of Psychical Research Experiments and Theories in the Realm of the Supernormal by Carrington, Hereward

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

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