Mesmerizingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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mesmerizingly
[ ˌmɛzməˈraɪzɪŋli ]
manner of action
In a way that captivates or holds the complete attention of someone. The term is often used to describe something that is so attractive or fascinating that it draws you in completely, often creating a trance-like state.
Synonyms
captivatingly, entrancingly, fascinatingly.
Examples of usage
- She danced mesmerizingly, enchanting everyone in the audience.
- The stars twinkled mesmerizingly in the clear night sky.
- The storyteller spoke mesmerizingly, drawing in listeners with each word.
Translations
Translations of the word "mesmerizingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 hipnoticamente
🇮🇳 मोहक तरीके से
🇩🇪 fesselnd
🇮🇩 menawan
🇺🇦 зачаровуючи
🇵🇱 hipnotyzująco
🇯🇵 魅惑的に
🇫🇷 de manière captivante
🇪🇸 de manera hipnotizante
🇹🇷 büyüleyici bir şekilde
🇰🇷 매혹적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل ساحر
🇨🇿 okouzlujícím způsobem
🇸🇰 okúzľujúco
🇨🇳 令人着迷地
🇸🇮 očarljivo
🇮🇸 heillað
🇰🇿 тартымды түрде
🇬🇪 მეტსახელად
🇦🇿 cazibədar bir şəkildə
🇲🇽 de manera hipnotizante
Etymology
The word 'mesmerizingly' derives from the name of Franz Anton Mesmer, an 18th-century German physician. Mesmer is known for his theories of animal magnetism, which suggested that a natural energetic transference occurred between all animated and inanimate objects. His ideas led to the practice of mesmerism, a precursor to modern hypnosis. The term 'mesmerizing' began to evolve in the early 19th century, reflecting the fascination and entrancement associated with Mesmer's controversial techniques. As the concept of mesmerism spread, so did the adjective, and by the late 19th century, it had taken on a broader meaning, relating to anything that could mesmerize or captivate the imagination. The transition from 'mesmerize' to 'mesmerizingly' as an adverb highlights the action of captivating or holding attention, thus enriching English with a term that conveys deep engagement.