mesmerized (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛz.mə.raɪzd/

Definition

Having your attention held completely by something, so that you cannot think of anything else.

Examples

• She was mesmerized by the beauty of the sunset.

• The children were mesmerized by the colorful display of fireworks.

• He stood mesmerized, watching the dancers twirl across the stage.

How to Use mesmerized

mesmerized by (prepositional phrase)

To be held spellbound or fascinated by something. — "The children were mesmerized by the magician's tricks."

mesmerize someone (collocation)

To capture someone's complete attention and make them unable to think of anything else. — "The stunning visuals of the film mesmerized the viewers."

Synonyms of mesmerized

Words with a similar meaning to mesmerized:

• fascinated
• captivated
• entranced

Antonyms of mesmerized

Words with the opposite meaning to mesmerized:

• bored
• uninterested
• indifferent

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