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Mesmerized: meaning, definitions and examples

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mesmerized

 

[ˈmɛzməˌraɪz ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

feeling

To hold the attention of someone completely and to make them feel fascinated or enchanted.

Synonyms

captivate, enchant, entrance.

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Word Description / Examples
mesmerized

Having one's attention fully absorbed, often in a way that feels almost magical or hypnotic.

  • She was mesmerized by the dancer's graceful movements.
  • The stunning sunset left him mesmerized.
captivate

To attract and hold the interest or attention of someone, usually through charm, beauty, or excellence.

  • The storyteller captivated the audience with his tale.
  • Her performance was so captivating that no one wanted to leave.
enchant

To delight someone in a way that seems magical; often used in romantic or fairy-tale-like contexts.

  • The garden was so beautiful, it seemed to enchant everyone who visited.
  • He was enchanted by her melodious voice.
entrance

To fill someone with wonder and delight, sometimes to the point where they are almost spellbound.

  • The magician's tricks entranced the children.
  • The actor's heartfelt performance completely entranced the audience.

Examples of usage

  • He was mesmerized by her beauty.
  • The audience was mesmerized by the magician's performance.
Context #2 | Verb

hypnosis

To hypnotize or spellbind someone, often by using intense eye contact or soothing words.

Synonyms

entrance, hypnotize, spellbind.

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mesmerized

Used when someone is fascinated or captivated so much that they cannot look away or do anything else.

  • She was mesmerized by the beautiful sunset
  • The magician's tricks had the audience mesmerized
hypnotize

Often used when someone is under the influence of hypnosis or appears to be. This word can have a clinical or dramatic nuance and sometimes negative connotations.

  • The hypnotist managed to hypnotize the volunteers
  • She seemed hypnotized by the flickering candle flame
entrance

Typically used when someone is so fascinated by something that they are momentarily unaware of everything else. It can also have a somewhat formal or literary tone.

  • The music seems to entrance everyone who hears it
  • He stood at the edge of the cliff, entranced by the view
spellbind

Used in a more dramatic or literary sense to describe someone who is enchanted or captivated by something extraordinary. It frequently appears in storytelling or descriptions of magical events.

  • The storyteller's words seemed to spellbind the children
  • The book was so good that it managed to spellbind readers of all ages

Examples of usage

  • The hypnotist mesmerized the audience with his techniques.
  • She felt mesmerized as she gazed into his eyes.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The term comes from the name of Franz Mesmer, an 18th-century doctor known for his work in hypnosis.
  • Originally, it was associated with 'animal magnetism,' a supposed force that can influence people’s minds or bodies.

Psychology

  • Being mesmerized can trigger heightened emotions and a sense of trance, which some use in therapeutic practices.
  • People often become mesmerized during experiences of flow, where they lose track of time and are fully engaged.

Pop Culture

  • In movies, characters often show mesmerized expressions when they encounter magic or extraordinary events.
  • Music can also mesmerize listeners, especially during powerful performances or emotional songs.

Art

  • Artists aim to mesmerize viewers through captivating visuals and intriguing themes, drawing them into their work.
  • Some art installations are designed to create an immersive experience that leaves people feeling enchanted.

Literature

  • Writers create mesmerizing narratives using vivid imagery and gripping plots that keep readers hooked.
  • Certain poetry uses rhythmic language to mesmerize, evoking powerful feelings and imagery in the reader's mind.

Translations

Translations of the word "mesmerized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hipnotizado

🇮🇳 मंत्रमुग्ध

🇩🇪 verzaubert

🇮🇩 terpukau

🇺🇦 зачарований

🇵🇱 zauroczony

🇯🇵 魅了される

🇫🇷 hypnotisé

🇪🇸 hipnotizado

🇹🇷 büyülenmiş

🇰🇷 매료된

🇸🇦 مفتون

🇨🇿 očarován

🇸🇰 očarený

🇨🇳 着迷

🇸🇮 očaran

🇮🇸 heillaður

🇰🇿 сүйсінген

🇬🇪 მოხიბლული

🇦🇿 heyran

🇲🇽 hipnotizado

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,362, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.