mesmerise

[ˈmɛzməraɪz]

mesmerise Definition

• 1. to hold the attention of someone or something in a way that they cannot think of anything else
• 2. to hypnotize someone

Using mesmerise: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mesmerise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The magician's performance mesmerized the audience.

• Example

  She was mesmerized by the beauty of the sunset.

• Example

  The baby was mesmerized by the mobile above his crib.

• Example

  He was so mesmerized by her voice that he didn't notice the time.

mesmerise Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mesmerise

• captivate
• enchant
• fascinate
• grip
• hypnotize

Antonyms for mesmerise

• bore
• disenchant
• repel

Phrases with mesmerise

• mesmerize with

  to captivate or fascinate someone with a particular quality or feature

  Example

  The painting mesmerized me with its vivid colors and intricate details.

• mesmerize into

  to hypnotize someone into doing something

  Example

  The hypnotist mesmerized the volunteer into clucking like a chicken.

• mesmerize by

  to hold someone's attention by doing something impressive or unusual

  Example

  The street performer mesmerized the crowd by juggling knives while riding a unicycle.

Origins of mesmerise

from Franz Anton Mesmer, an Austrian physician who developed a theory of animal magnetism in the 18th century

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Summary: mesmerise in Brief

The verb 'mesmerise' [ˈmɛzməraɪz] means to captivate or hold someone's attention in a way that they cannot think of anything else, or to hypnotize someone. It can be used in phrases like 'mesmerize with,' 'mesmerize into,' and 'mesmerize by.' Examples include 'The magician's performance mesmerized the audience,' and 'She was mesmerized by the beauty of the sunset.'