hypnotic

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In their place are intravenous agents - most notably propofol, the hypnotic made infamous by Michael Jackson's death but prized in operating theatres for its rapid onset and clean recovery.

From BBC

It had this very slow rhythm, almost hypnotic.

From New York Times

The hypnotic horror of this exposition arises from how reasonable and gracious Proctor sounds, how much pride he takes in ritualized euthanasia.

From Washington Post

“Three Drums” contrasts the textures of live percussion and otherworldly synth gradients, resulting in a hypnotic composition that ebbs and flows like an ocean.

From New York Times

Soloists sing some of the lines of biblical dialogue, with the narration given a hypnotic setting for groups of voices.

From New York Times