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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

hypnoid

IPA: /ˈhɪp.nɔɪd/

KK: /ˈhɪp.nɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a state of hypnosis or sleep.

Example: The hypnoid state can be used for therapeutic purposes in psychology.

hypnoidal

IPA: /hɪpˈnɔɪdəl/

KK: /hɪpˈnɔɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a state that resembles hypnosis or is similar to it.

Example: The hypnoidal state can be used for therapeutic purposes.

hypnopompic

IPA: /hɪpˈnɒmpɪk/

KK: /hɪpˈnɒmpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the state of being partially aware just before fully waking up from sleep.

Example: After a long night of sleep, I experienced a hypnopompic state where I was aware of my surroundings but still felt drowsy.

hypnosis

IPA: /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/

KK: /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: A state of focused attention and increased suggestibility, often resembling sleep, that is induced by a person to help with various issues or for entertainment.

Example: The therapist used hypnosis to help the patient overcome their anxiety.

hypnotherapist

IPA: /hɪpˈnoʊθəˌræpɪst/

KK: /hɪpˈnoʊθəˌræpɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who uses hypnosis to help others with various issues, such as stress, anxiety, or pain management.

Example: She decided to see a hypnotherapist to help her overcome her fear of flying.

hypnotherapy

IPA: /hɪp.nəˈθɛr.ə.pi/

KK: /hɪpnəˈθɛrəpi/

noun

Definition: A type of therapy that uses hypnosis to help treat various conditions, often focusing on issues like pain management or psychological problems.

Example: Many people seek hypnotherapy to help with anxiety and stress relief.

hypnotic

IPA: /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/

KK: /hɪpˈnɑtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Something that causes a state of sleep or deep relaxation, often used in the context of hypnosis.

Example: The hypnotic music made everyone feel calm and sleepy.

noun

Definition: A person who is put into a state of hypnosis, often used in therapy or entertainment.

Example: The hypnotic was able to help the volunteer relax deeply during the show.

hypnotically

IPA: /hɪpˈnɒtɪkli/

KK: /hɪpˈnɑtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is related to or characteristic of hypnosis, often causing a trance-like state or deep focus.

Example: The speaker spoke hypnotically, drawing the audience into a deep state of concentration.

hypnotism

IPA: /ˈhɪp.nə.tɪz.əm/

KK: /ˈhɪpnəˌtɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The practice of making someone enter a state of deep relaxation and focused attention, often used for therapeutic purposes.

Example: The therapist used hypnotism to help the patient overcome their anxiety.

hypnotizability

IPA: /hɪpˌnɒtɪzaɪˈbɪlɪti/

KK: /hɪpˌnɑːtəˈzaɪbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The capacity or tendency of a person to be put into a hypnotic state.

Example: Her high hypnotizability made it easy for the therapist to guide her into a trance.

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