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υπνωτικός — meaning in English

ypnotikos

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English meaning

hypnotic adjective Relating to hypnosis, or having a trance-like, mesmerizing effect.
soporific noun Something inducing sleep, especially a drug.

Senses

υπνωτικός is used for these senses in English:

hypnotic (pharmaceutical effect) Inducing sleep; soporific.
soporific (pharmaceutical effect) Tending to induce sleep.

hypnotic — full definition

adjective Relating to hypnosis, or having a trance-like, mesmerizing effect.
noun A drug that induces sleep.

soporific — full definition

noun Something inducing sleep, especially a drug.
noun Something boring or dull.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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