Subliminal – A stimulus below the threshold of conscious awareness; affecting someone's mind without them being aware of it

(Pronounced sub-li-muh-null)

To remember the definition of the word subliminal, use the following mnemonic:

The subjects let the criminal (subliminal) take their money. She had used a film to alter their minds without them knowing.

Examples of subliminal in a sentence

In the past, commercials included subliminal messages that encouraged people to buy certain products.

Colour has a profound, often subliminal, impact on our perceptions and emotions.

You can buy self-hypnosis books and subliminal tapes to help you break your drinking habit.