1. completely fascinated or captivated by something

Examples

• The children were mesmerized by the magician’s tricks.
• She sat mesmerized by the flickering flames in the fireplace.
• The audience remained mesmerized throughout the entire performance.
• He was mesmerized by the beauty of the sunset over the ocean.
• The students were mesmerized by their teacher’s storytelling.
• I found myself mesmerized by the intricate patterns in the kaleidoscope.