hypnotised
In a trance
Hypnotised is the British spelling of hypnotized—put into a trance-like state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility.
A hypnotist hypnotises subjects for therapy or entertainment.
Figuratively, anything captivating can hypnotise: The audience sat hypnotised by the performance.
She was hypnotised by the flames dancing in the fireplace.
Held in rapt attention
- spellboundHeld as if enchanted
- captivatedWholly absorbed by something
- transfixedHeld immobile by amazement
- enthralledDeeply fascinated, held rapt
fascinated · enchanted · bewitched · riveted · gripped · absorbed · engrossed · charmed
Modified consciousness experience
- subconsciousBelow conscious awareness
- unconsciousNot awake or aware
- dreamlikeHazy and fantastical
- reverieAbstracted, pleasant daydream
daze · fugue · somnambulism · dissociation · catatonia · sleepwalking · deep state · susceptibility
Idea proposed for consideration
- pendulumSuspended swinging weight
- swinging watchOscillating hypnosis prop
- spiralCurve winding around center
- relaxationState of being unwound
deepening · countdown · progressive · trigger · snap · voice · monotone · repetition
Treatment through guided conversation
- regressionReturn to former state
- suggestionIdea proposed for consideration
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- therapistMental health practitioner
clinical · session · patient · trauma · anxiety · phobia · smoking cessation · pain management
Raised performance platform
- showmanDramatic, attention-grabbing performer
- volunteerUnpaid willing participant
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- entertainmentAgreeable diversion of attention
act · spectacle · Svengali · illusionist · mentalist · parlor trick · carnival · Vegas
mesmerized
Held in rapt attention
- spellboundHeld as if enchanted
- captivatedWholly absorbed by something
- transfixedHeld immobile by amazement
enthralled · fascinated · enchanted · bewitched · riveted · gripped · absorbed · engrossed · charmed · rapt
altered state
Modified consciousness experience
- subconsciousBelow conscious awareness
- unconsciousNot awake or aware
- dreamlikeHazy and fantastical
reverie · daze · fugue · somnambulism · dissociation · catatonia · sleepwalking · deep state · susceptibility · suggestible
suggestion
Idea proposed for consideration
- pendulumSuspended swinging weight
- swinging watchOscillating hypnosis prop
- spiralCurve winding around center
relaxation · deepening · countdown · progressive · trigger · snap · voice · monotone · repetition · implant
psychotherapy
Treatment through guided conversation
- regressionReturn to former state
- suggestionIdea proposed for consideration
- treatmentCare for an ailment
therapist · clinical · session · patient · trauma · anxiety · phobia · smoking cessation · pain management · relaxation
stage
Raised performance platform
- showmanDramatic, attention-grabbing performer
- volunteerUnpaid willing participant
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
entertainment · act · spectacle · Svengali · illusionist · mentalist · parlor trick · carnival · Vegas · commands
hypnotisedalert
Warning or watchfulness
awake · wide-awake · conscious · aware · clear-headed
hypnotiseddisenchanted
Lost one's illusions
immune · unmoved · resistant · unaffected · indifferent
- stage hypnotistEntertainer suggesting acts onstage