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trancey en · ADJ

Etymology

From trance + -y.

Meanings

1. (informal) Trancelike.
   • He was really beautiful, like a dark-haired cherub. And he always seemed upbeat and happy, in a trancey world of his own. 2002, Marian Keyes, Rachel's Holiday:
2. (informal) Resembling or pertaining to trance music, i.e. immersively melodic with a strong electronic dance beat.
   • Video monitors play the latest clips from Bjork and Peaches while DJs take the dance floor in a trancey direction. 2004, Chris Baty, Chicago: City Guide:
   • At the foot of the hill, trancey music from a garage party beckoned. 2005, Matt Rauscher, The Unborn Spouse Situation:

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