Mesmerize

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/

Definitions of mesmerize

verb to hold the attention of someone in a powerful or compelling way

Example Sentences

A1 The magician's tricks mesmerized the children at the birthday party.

A2 The beautiful scenery of the mountains mesmerized the hikers.

B1 The singer's performance mesmerized the audience with her powerful voice.

B2 The intricate dance routine mesmerized the judges at the competition.

C1 The novel's compelling plot and vivid descriptions mesmerized the readers.

C2 The artist's stunning masterpiece mesmerized art critics and collectors alike.

Examples of mesmerize in a Sentence

formal The artist's performance was so captivating, it seemed to mesmerize the entire audience.

informal I couldn't look away from the magician's tricks, they totally mesmerized me.

slang The new video game graphics are so realistic, they will mesmerize you for hours.

figurative Her beauty had the power to mesmerize anyone who laid eyes on her.

Grammatical Forms of mesmerize

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

Origin and Evolution of mesmerize

First Known Use: 1829 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: The word 'mesmerize' originates from the name of Franz Mesmer, an Austrian physician who developed a theory of animal magnetism in the 18th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to Mesmer's practice of inducing a trance-like state in patients, the word 'mesmerize' has evolved to mean captivating or enthralling someone in a more general sense.