Antihypnotically

/ˌæntiˌhɪpˈnɑtɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that opposes or counteracts sleep or hypnotic effects.

Etymology

From antihypnotic + -ally. The adverbial suffix -ally transforms the adjective to describe how an action prevents sleep or drowsiness.

Kelly Says

This word is almost never used in modern English because we prefer saying something 'keeps you awake' or 'promotes wakefulness' rather than using this clunky medical-sounding construction.

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