verb
- to hold someone’s attention completely; to fascinate or captivate
- to hypnotize someone
Usage: historical; formal
Examples
- The magician’s performance mesmerized the entire audience.
- She was mesmerized by the beautiful sunset over the ocean.
- The documentary about space exploration mesmerized viewers for hours.
- His storytelling ability could mesmerize children and adults alike.
- The dancer’s graceful movements mesmerized everyone in the theater.
- The hypnotist claimed he could mesmerize volunteers from the audience.