Mesmeric

Pronunciation: /mɛzˈmɛrɪk/

Definitions of mesmeric

adjective describing something that has the power to mesmerize or captivate

Example Sentences

A1 The magician's tricks were mesmeric, captivating the audience.

A2 The mesmeric music put the baby to sleep in minutes.

B1 The speaker's mesmeric storytelling kept the audience engaged throughout the presentation.

B2 The artist's paintings had a mesmeric quality that drew viewers in with their vibrant colors and intricate details.

C1 The dancer's mesmeric performance left the audience in awe of her skill and grace.

C2 The actor's mesmeric portrayal of the character was so convincing that it was hard to believe he was just acting.

Examples of mesmeric in a Sentence

formal The mesmeric performance by the ballet dancer left the audience in awe.

informal The movie was so mesmeric, I couldn't take my eyes off the screen.

slang That concert was totally mesmeric, dude!

figurative His words had a mesmeric effect on her, drawing her in completely.

Grammatical Forms of mesmeric

• past tense: mesmerized
• plural: mesmerics
• comparative: more mesmeric
• superlative: most mesmeric
• present tense: mesmerizes
• future tense: will mesmerize
• perfect tense: has mesmerized
• continuous tense: is mesmerizing
• singular: mesmeric
• positive degree: mesmeric
• infinitive: to mesmerize
• gerund: mesmerizing
• participle: mesmerized

Origin and Evolution of mesmeric

First Known Use: 1794 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: The word 'mesmeric' originated from the name Franz Mesmer, a German physician who developed the theory of animal magnetism in the 18th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the hypnotic or trance-like state induced by Mesmer's techniques, 'mesmeric' has evolved to also mean captivating or enthralling in a more general sense.