hypnopompic

adjective

hyp·​no·​pom·​pic ˌhip-nə-ˈpäm-pik 

: associated with the semiconsciousness preceding waking

hypnopompic illusions

Word History

Etymology

hypn- + Greek pompē act of sending — more at pomp

First Known Use

circa 1901, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

hypnopompic

adjective

hyp·​no·​pom·​pic -ˈpäm-pik 

: associated with the semiconsciousness preceding waking

hypnopompic illusions

compare hypnagogic