mesmerizing (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈmɛzməraɪzɪŋ/
Definition
Holding one's attention completely as though by magic or hypnosis.
Examples
The view of the city lights from the skyscraper was absolutely mesmerizing.
She gave a mesmerizing performance that left the entire theater spellbound.
The mesmerizing patterns in the kaleidoscope kept the child entertained for hours.
How to Use mesmerizing
- mesmerizing to watch (collocation)
- Describes something visually engaging. — "The way the lava flowed down the mountain was mesmerizing to watch."
- find something mesmerizing (collocation)
- Expresses a personal opinion about an object or performance. — "I find his abstract paintings absolutely mesmerizing."
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