trancey

English

Etymology

From trance +‎ -y.

Adjective

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.

Anagrams

• Cantyre, nectary