trance

/træns/

Definitions

1. noun

a state of being in a deep, often hypnotic, state of mind, typically induced by music or other stimuli

“The dance music put the crowd into a trance.”

2. verb

to put or keep someone in a state of being in a deep, often hypnotic, state of mind

“The hypnotist tried to trance the patient into a deep state of relaxation.”

Synonyms

  • hypnosis
  • mesmerism

Antonyms

  • alertness
  • wakefulness