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Mesmerizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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mesmerizing

 

[ ˈmɛzməˌraɪzɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

beautiful

Capturing one's attention in a fascinating or enchanting way.

Synonyms

captivating, enchanting, spellbinding.

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Word Description / Examples
mesmerizing

Often used to describe something that is so fascinating or beautiful that it captures all of your attention, making it hard to look away or think about anything else.

  • The performance was so mesmerizing that the audience sat in silence, completely absorbed.
  • Her voice had a mesmerizing quality that made everyone stop and listen.
captivating

Used to describe something that is very attractive and interesting, grabbing your attention and holding it in a way that can be both pleasant and engaging.

  • The novel had a captivating storyline that kept me reading all night.
  • His captivating smile could light up a room.
enchanting

Often used to describe something that has a magical or fairy-tale-like quality, creating a sense of wonder and delight.

  • The garden was enchanting, filled with beautiful flowers and twinkling lights.
  • She told an enchanting story of adventure and magic.
spellbinding

Generally used for something that is so interesting or impressive that it holds your complete attention, almost as if you are under a spell.

  • The magician's act was spellbinding, leaving the audience in awe.
  • The book was spellbinding, and I couldn't put it down.

Examples of usage

  • Her mesmerizing eyes held me spellbound.
  • The mesmerizing sunset painted the sky in shades of pink and orange.
  • The dancer's performance was truly mesmerizing.
Context #2 | Adjective

hypnotic

Having the ability to hypnotize or mesmerize someone.

Synonyms

bewitching, entrancing, hypnotic.

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mesmerizing

Used to describe something that is so interesting or beautiful that you cannot stop watching or listening to it.

  • The dancer's performance was simply mesmerizing.
  • He found the view from the mountaintop mesmerizing.
hypnotic

Often used to describe something that makes you feel sleepy or as if you are in a trance, sometimes with a slightly negative connotation.

  • The hypnotic rhythm of the waves made him feel drowsy.
  • The ticking of the clock had a hypnotic effect.
entrancing

Refers to something that holds your attention completely because it is so beautiful or wonderful.

  • The entrancing music made everyone stop and listen.
  • She has an entrancing voice that draws you in.
bewitching

Typically used to describe something or someone that is charming in a magical or enchanting way.

  • Her bewitching smile captivated everyone in the room.
  • The bewitching landscape looked straight out of a fairy tale.

Examples of usage

  • The music had a mesmerizing effect on the audience.
  • The mesmerizing rhythm of the dance lulled me into a trance.

Translations

Translations of the word "mesmerizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hipnotizante

🇮🇳 मंत्रमुग्ध कर देने वाला

🇩🇪 faszinierend

🇮🇩 memesona

🇺🇦 зачаровуючий

🇵🇱 hipnotyzujący

🇯🇵 魅惑的な

🇫🇷 fascinant

🇪🇸 hipnotizante

🇹🇷 büyüleyici

🇰🇷 매혹적인

🇸🇦 ساحر

🇨🇿 okouzlující

🇸🇰 očarujúci

🇨🇳 迷人的

🇸🇮 očarljiv

🇮🇸 heillandi

🇰🇿 сүйкімді

🇬🇪 მოხიბლული

🇦🇿 məftunedici

🇲🇽 hipnotizante

Etymology

The word 'mesmerizing' originates from the name of Franz Mesmer, an Austrian physician with an interest in hypnosis. Mesmer believed that there was a natural energetic transference that occurred between all animated and inanimate objects, leading to the term 'mesmerism' being used to describe the process of inducing a trance-like state. Over time, 'mesmerizing' has evolved to describe anything that captures attention or holds someone in thrall.

See also: mesmerized.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,909 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.