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trance-like state

trance-like state

2 6.8
A deep daze when a person is unaware of what is happening
  • noun
  • /træns-laɪk steɪt/
: estado de trance
  • The hypnotist's soothing voice helped him enter a trance-like state, making him more receptive to suggestions.

So you're so you're not quite all there and you're in almost a trance like state.

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Examples

  • My experience is that the more intelligent and creative a client is, the easier they can go into that very relaxed, trance-like state known as hypnosis.

    Blog text (22)

  • For a beat, it's almost as if he's in a trance-like state.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • She seemed to be in a trance-like state.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Presently, Lloyd concentrated on the board before him and soon lapsed into a trance-like state.

    Academic text (2010)

  • Fatima was left alone in a trance-like state for a few minutes, and then a bright, cheerful expression came over her face.

    Academic text (1995)

  • Usually, you enter a trance-like state and, with the guidance of a hypnotherapist, you can start to control or alter your thoughts, feelings, and physical state.

    Academic text (2015)

  • It works by helping you enter a trance-like state where attention is highly focused, so you're more responsive to suggestions.

    Academic text (2015)

  • After hours of meditation, she emerged from a trance-like state, feeling rejuvenated and calm.

  • While lost in his artwork, he slipped into a trance-like state, completely unaware of his surroundings.

Synonyms

trance
vstrance-like state
55 7.1

A state when a person is not fully aware and cannot control their actions

is the same idea but phrased as a descriptive state not a single word
daze
vstrance-like state
20 5.3

A short time when you feel confused and cannot think clearly

is deeper absorption and may not result from sudden shock
stupor
vstrance-like state
  • Specialized
17 7.7

An almost unconscious state when a person cannot think or feel much

is a less extreme state of absorption than near unconsciousness
hypnotic trance
vstrance-like state
  • Specialized
1 8.6

A very relaxed state where someone accepts another person's suggestions easily

is usually not caused by guided suggestion and may occur naturally
half-consciousness
vstrance-like state
1 7.5

A state of being partly awake and aware of things around you

is deep absorption and apparent unresponsiveness rather than partial awareness
semitrance
vstrance-like state
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A light state like sleep where a person follows simple commands but does little on their own

is often unresponsive and less able to follow external instructions
religious trance
vstrance-like state
  • Specialized
1 8.2

A deep state of mind with strong feeling and focused attention during prayer

is general absorption not limited to devotion or ritual contexts

Antonyms

consciousness
165 4.9

Being aware of something, for example a mistake or a risk

alert
135 3.5

A state of being ready and watchful for possible danger

How Conscious

alertness
10 2.9
daze
20 5.3
trance-like state
2 6.8
stupor
  • Specialized
17 7.7
coma
  • Specialized
312 5.4

Surface Forms

trance-like state singular
trance-like states plural

Morphology

trance-like + state

The meaning 'a condition similar to being in a trance' is directly derivable from the constituents: 'trance' with the productive suffix '-like' (meaning 'similar to') plus 'state' (condition). This is a regular, compositional English formation that a B1 learner who knows the parts would readily interpret.

Etymology

Trance-like state comes from the image of a trance, a very quiet, almost sleep-like condition where a person sits or stands still and looks 'far away'. So, the phrase means being 'deeply absorbed' or 'in a daze', not aware of the surroundings.