Mesmerizer: meaning, definitions and examples

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mesmerizer

 

[ ˈmɛzməraɪzər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

entertaining performance

A mesmerizer is a person who captivates an audience with their charm and ability to engage. Often seen in performances or presentations, a mesmerizer uses various techniques to hold the attention of others, making them feel enchanted or entranced. These individuals can manipulate the mood of a gathering or situation just by their presence or words. Their effectiveness lies in their charisma and ability to make complex ideas accessible and enjoyable.

Synonyms

charmer, enchanter, fascinator, hypnotist

Examples of usage

  • The magician was a true mesmerizer, enthralling the crowd with his tricks.
  • She spoke like a mesmerizer, capturing everyone's attention with her story.
  • The film was directed by a mesmerizer, leaving the audience spellbound.

Translations

Translations of the word "mesmerizer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hipnotizador

🇮🇳 मोहक

🇩🇪 Faszinator

🇮🇩 memikat

🇺🇦 месмеризатор

🇵🇱 hipnotyzer

🇯🇵 魅了する人

🇫🇷 hypnotiseur

🇪🇸 hipnotizador

🇹🇷 hipnoz eden

🇰🇷 최면사

🇸🇦 مُسَحِر

🇨🇿 hypnotizér

🇸🇰 hypnotizér

🇨🇳 催眠师

🇸🇮 hipnotizer

🇮🇸 hypnotist

🇰🇿 гипнотизатор

🇬🇪 ჰიპნოზი

🇦🇿 hipnoz edən

🇲🇽 hipnotizador

Etymology

The term 'mesmerizer' stems from the word 'mesmerism', which is derived from the name of Franz Anton Mesmer, an 18th-century physician. He developed the theory of animal magnetism, positing that there was a natural energetic transference occurring between all living things. Mesmer's practices gained notoriety for their apparent ability to induce a trance-like state in subjects, which led to the development of what would later be called hypnosis. The term 'mesmerizer' came about as a descriptor for those who could enthrall and captivate an audience, drawing from the historical context of mesmerism. Over the years, it has evolved to encompass a broader range of captivating individuals, including entertainers, speakers, and performers who have the unique ability to draw people in through their charisma and presence.