adj
mesmerized
Mesmerized (adj) means So fascinated or captivated by something that you can’t look away. Example: “The children sat mesmerized as the magician pulled scarves from his sleeve.”
adj
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So fascinated or captivated by something that you can’t look away.
"The children sat mesmerized as the magician pulled scarves from his sleeve."
"She was mesmerized by the dancer’s effortless movements."
How to use mesmerized
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCompletely captivated or spellbound by something, unable to look away.
Common pairings
mesmerized by
utterly mesmerized
left mesmerized
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more mesmerized
- Superlative
- most mesmerized
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Etymology
From the surname of Franz Anton Mesmer, an 18th-century doctor whose theory of "animal magnetism" (mesmerism) is where the idea of hypnotic fascination comes from.
Class of 1700
mesmerized joined the language around 1700.
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Synonyms
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Rhymes for mesmerized
sized
prized
baptized
utilized
notarized
polarized
civilized
idealized
organized
oversized
localized
motorized
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Frequently asked questions
What does “mesmerized” mean?
The word “mesmerized” means so fascinated or captivated by something that you can’t look away. In plain terms, completely captivated or spellbound by something, unable to look away.
How do you use “mesmerized” in a sentence?
Here is “mesmerized” used in a sentence: “The children sat mesmerized as the magician pulled scarves from his sleeve.”
What part of speech is “mesmerized”?
“Mesmerized” is an adjective.
Where does the word “mesmerized” come from?
The word “mesmerized” dates back to around 1700. From the surname of Franz Anton Mesmer, an 18th-century doctor whose theory of "animal magnetism" (mesmerism) is where the idea of hypnotic fascination comes from.
