What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hypnotist
Example
The hypnotist put the audience members into a deep trance. [hypnotist: noun]
Example
She went to see a hypnotist to help her quit smoking. [hypnotist: noun]
mesmerist
Example
The mesmerist claimed to be able to cure illnesses through energy manipulation. [mesmerist: noun]
Example
She was fascinated by the history of mesmerism and the work of famous mesmerists like Franz Mesmer. [mesmerism: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Hypnotist is more commonly used than mesmerist in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hypnotist and mesmerist?
Both hypnotist and mesmerist are relatively neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
