1. the acts of piercing through with or as if with a pointed weapon or object
Usage: formal; literary
2. the states of being motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment
Usage: formal; literary

Examples

• The ancient texts described the transfixions of enemies on spears.
• The warrior’s transfixions were swift and decisive in battle.
• Her transfixions by the beautiful sunset lasted for minutes.
• The audience experienced collective transfixions during the magician’s performance.
• The museum displayed artifacts showing evidence of ritual transfixions.
• His transfixions with the mysterious painting kept him standing there for hours.