trancelike

/ˈtrænsˌlaɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or suggestive of a trance, characterized by a state of deep introspection or abstraction

“She felt a trancelike calmness as she gazed out at the ocean.”

2. adjective

having a dreamy, detached, or absent-minded quality

“The trancelike expression on his face made her wonder what he was thinking.”

Synonyms

  • dazed
  • dreamy
  • mesmerized

Antonyms

  • alert
  • awake
  • vigilant