subliminal

adjective

sub·lim·i·nal (ˌ)sə-ˈbli-mə-nᵊl How to pronounce subliminal (audio)

: inadequate to produce a sensation or a perception

: existing or functioning below the threshold of consciousness

the subliminal mind

subliminal advertising

subliminally adverb

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Since the Latin word limen means "threshold", something subliminal exists just below the threshold of conscious awareness. The classic example of a subliminal message is "Eat popcorn" flashed on a movie screen so quickly that the audience doesn't even notice it consciously. Actually, no such advertising has ever been shown to work. But ordinary ads, both in print and on TV, do contain all kinds of images that shape our response to the product being advertised even when we don't realize it. Try looking carefully at some ads that you like, in order to discover how many ways they may be subliminally affecting you.

Example Sentences

The studio denied the existence of subliminal messages in the movie. I am skeptical that subliminal advertising actually works.

Recent Examples on the Web But perhaps more important than the take-up of new gadgetry and technological tricks is the country’s tentative acceptance of subliminal storytelling: over the years, China has begun to learn that the best propaganda does not feel like propaganda.

Jane Hu, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 It’s not so subliminal, however, that Mayfield felt chained in Cleveland last season and now feels free.

Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 Meanwhile, showbiz giants from Jay Leno to Jason Priestley to George Clooney have either offered or given the show subliminal voice cameos—the last performing the woofs of a gay dog.

Chris Norris, SPIN, 13 Aug. 2022 Beyoncé is getting subliminal with her Renaissance rollout.

Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2022 This inefficiency can also be tackled through the use of smart empathetic technologies that capture the correct subliminal thoughts.

Ashwin Srivastava, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 The true genius appears to lie within your subliminal marketing department.

Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2022 The centralized location is ideal, but there's also more than a little subliminal advertising going on.

Will Graves, Chron, 15 Apr. 2022 The message is subliminal, yet powerful: Someone is coming to get you, and only a gun can protect you.

Andrew Brinker, BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2022 See More

单词	subliminal
释义	subliminal adjective sub·lim·i·nal (ˌ)sə-ˈbli-mə-nᵊl 1 : inadequate to produce a sensation or a perception 2 : existing or functioning below the threshold of consciousness the subliminal mind subliminal advertising subliminally adverb Did you know? Since the Latin word limen means "threshold", something subliminal exists just below the threshold of conscious awareness. The classic example of a subliminal message is "Eat popcorn" flashed on a movie screen so quickly that the audience doesn't even notice it consciously. Actually, no such advertising has ever been shown to work. But ordinary ads, both in print and on TV, do contain all kinds of images that shape our response to the product being advertised even when we don't realize it. Try looking carefully at some ads that you like, in order to discover how many ways they may be subliminally affecting you. Example Sentences The studio denied the existence of subliminal messages in the movie. I am skeptical that subliminal advertising actually works. Recent Examples on the Web But perhaps more important than the take-up of new gadgetry and technological tricks is the country’s tentative acceptance of subliminal storytelling: over the years, China has begun to learn that the best propaganda does not feel like propaganda. Jane Hu, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 It’s not so subliminal, however, that Mayfield felt chained in Cleveland last season and now feels free. Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 Meanwhile, showbiz giants from Jay Leno to Jason Priestley to George Clooney have either offered or given the show subliminal voice cameos—the last performing the woofs of a gay dog. Chris Norris, SPIN, 13 Aug. 2022 Beyoncé is getting subliminal with her Renaissance rollout. Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2022 This inefficiency can also be tackled through the use of smart empathetic technologies that capture the correct subliminal thoughts. Ashwin Srivastava, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 The true genius appears to lie within your subliminal marketing department. Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2022 The centralized location is ideal, but there's also more than a little subliminal advertising going on. Will Graves, Chron, 15 Apr. 2022 The message is subliminal, yet powerful: Someone is coming to get you, and only a gun can protect you. Andrew Brinker, BostonGlobe.com, 30 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology sub- + Latin limin-, limen threshold First Known Use 1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Medical Definition subliminal adjective sub·lim·i·nal (ˌ)səb-ˈlim-ən-ᵊl, ˈsəb- 1 : inadequate to produce a sensation or a perception 2 : existing or functioning below the threshold of consciousness the subliminal mind subliminal advertising subliminal adjective as in simple functioning outside the area of conscious awareness but acting to influence one's thoughts or feelings A subliminal image was embedded in the advertisement. The subliminal sounds supposedly aid in getting to sleep, but I am skeptical. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance simple mechanical subconscious robotic unconscious mechanic hidden reflex visceral conditioned spontaneous reactive automatic instinctive instinctual natural subtle Pavlovian unforced involuntary concealed knee-jerk shrouded Antonyms & Near Antonyms conscious aware explicit definitive visible discernible express perceptible detectable observable discernable See More
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subliminal

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