1. unable to move or act because of shock, fear, or amazement
2. pierced through with a sharp object
Usage: literary

Examples

• The audience sat transfixed by the magician’s incredible performance.
• She stood transfixed with horror as the accident unfolded before her eyes.
• The children were transfixed by the colorful fireworks display.
• He remained transfixed, unable to look away from the mesmerizing sunset.
• The butterfly was transfixed on the collector’s pin.
• The ancient warrior was found transfixed by an arrow.