trancey

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English

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Etymology

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From trance +‎ -y.

Adjective

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trancey (comparative more trancey, superlative most trancey)

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

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