CEFR B2

mesmerized

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: fascinated, captivated, entranced

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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."

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