Transfix: meaning, definitions and examples

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transfix

[ trænsˈfɪks ]

^{Context #1}

to fix in place

To cause someone to be unable to move or stop what they are doing by making them feel very interested, shocked, or upset.

Synonyms

captivate, enchant, mesmerize

Examples of usage

She was transfixed by the beauty of the painting.
The audience was transfixed by the magician's performance.

^{Context #2}

to pierce with a sharp implement

To fasten, hold, or pierce with or as if with a pointed pin.

Synonyms

impale, skewer, spike

Examples of usage

He transfixes the butterfly to a mounting board.
The arrow transfixed the heart of the deer.

Translations

Translations of the word "transfix" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transfixar

🇮🇳 छेदना

🇩🇪 durchbohren

🇮🇩 menembus

🇺🇦 протикати

🇵🇱 przebijać

🇯🇵 突き刺す (tsukisasu)

🇫🇷 transpercer

🇪🇸 atravesar

🇹🇷 delmek

🇰🇷 꿰뚫다 (kkwettulda)

🇸🇦 يثقب

🇨🇿 probodnout

🇸🇰 prepichnúť

🇨🇳 穿透 (chuāntòu)

🇸🇮 prebosti

🇮🇸 ganga í gegnum

🇰🇿 тесу

🇬🇪 გადატანა

🇦🇿 deşmək

🇲🇽 atravesar

Word origin

The word 'transfix' originated from the Latin word 'transfīgere', which means 'to pierce through'. The prefix 'trans-' means 'through' or 'across', and 'fīgere' means 'to fix' or 'to fasten'. Over time, the word evolved in English to encompass both the meaning of holding someone's attention and piercing through something with a sharp object.