Mesmerize

usgb/ˈmezməraɪz/
verb

To attract or hold the interest and attention of someone completely.

The magician's tricks mesmerized the crowd.
Visual representation of "mesmerize" - To attract or hold the interest and attention of someone completely

Often appears as...

  • mesmerize someone
  • be mesmerized
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Total Enchantment

Use 'mesmerize' when something fully captures all of your attention, usually in a delightful way.

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The dancer's graceful movements mesmerized the audience.
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Not Just Visual

'Mesmerize' can refer to any experience, not just what you see, that deeply fascinates you.

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Her voice mesmerized me; I forgot everything else.
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Unconscious Influence

Sometimes 'mesmerize' implies that you're so absorbed, you're not conscious of anything else.

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The children were mesmerized by the puppet show and didn't even hear the phone ring.
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