Mesmerized

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛzməˌraɪzd/

Definitions of mesmerized

verb to hold the attention of someone to the exclusion of all else or so as to transfix them

Example Sentences

A1 The children were mesmerized by the magician's tricks.

A2 She was mesmerized by the beautiful sunset.

B1 The audience was mesmerized by the singer's powerful voice.

B2 The intricate details of the painting mesmerized art enthusiasts.

C1 The novel's captivating plotline mesmerized readers until the very end.

C2 The breathtaking performance of the ballet troupe mesmerized even the most seasoned critics.

Examples of mesmerized in a Sentence

formal The audience was mesmerized by the pianist's performance.

informal I was totally mesmerized by that magic trick!

slang I was completely mesmerized by the new video game.

figurative She was mesmerized by the idea of traveling the world.

Grammatical Forms of mesmerized

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

Origin and Evolution of mesmerized

First Known Use: 1784 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: The word 'mesmerized' originated from the name of Franz Anton 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 controversial healing practices, the term 'mesmerized' has evolved to describe a state of intense fascination or absorption in something.