adj

mesmerizing

Mesmerizing (adj) means So fascinating or beautiful that it holds your full attention. Example: “The northern lights put on a mesmerizing display of color.”

adj

So fascinating or beautiful that it holds your full attention.

"The northern lights put on a mesmerizing display of color."

"Her voice had a mesmerizing quality that quieted the whole room."

How to use mesmerizing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishExtremely captivating — something that grabs and holds your attention.

Common pairings

mesmerizing performance mesmerizing display utterly mesmerizing

Word forms

more mesmerizing comparative, most mesmerizing superlative

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Rhymes for mesmerizing

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What does “mesmerizing” mean?

The word “mesmerizing” means so fascinating or beautiful that it holds your full attention. In plain terms, extremely captivating — something that grabs and holds your attention.

How do you use “mesmerizing” in a sentence?

Here is “mesmerizing” used in a sentence: “The northern lights put on a mesmerizing display of color.”

What part of speech is “mesmerizing”?

“Mesmerizing” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of mesmerizing?

"mesmerizing" (adj) means so fascinating or beautiful that it holds your full attention.