hypnoidal

/ˌhɪpnɔɪˈdæl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a state of sleep or a hypnotic state

“The hypnoidal atmosphere in the room helped me to fall into a deep sleep.”

2. noun

a state of sleep or a hypnotic state

“The doctor induced a hypnoidal state in the patient to perform the surgery.”

Synonyms

  • drowsy
  • hypnotic
  • somnolent

Antonyms

  • alert
  • awake