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adjective

as in hypnotized

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verb

past tense of mesmerize
as in fascinated
to hold the attention of as if by a spell discovered that the children were mesmerized by a television show

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Recent Examples of mesmerized
Verb
Coronated at age 3 after his father’s death, the curious boy king in colorful robes mesmerized world leaders and ruled through regents until assuming full authority at 18. — Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Near the start of the year, Lindsay Clancy, the woman at the center of the criminal trial in Massachusetts that has mesmerized many chambers of social media, filed a civil action against eight health-care providers and facilities. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026 He was mesmerized by the whirlpool, enthralled by the cyclops scene, dazzled at Circe’s transfigurative powers. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026 Kristin Chenoweth’s performance as Glinda mesmerized the teen actress, as did entire spectacle. — Dan Kelly august 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 Patti Paniccia remembers standing on the shore of Huntington Beach as a kid, mesmerized by the wave riders. — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 30 July 2026 Life gets busy, but nothing feels more essential than eating together alfresco, mesmerized by the far-off traffic streaming across the bridge as eagles circle overhead. — Melissa Petro, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026 She was mesmerized by the art form that had been the heartbeat of her family for centuries. — Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 4 July 2026 Be mesmerized by the dazzling lasers and pulse-pounding tunes from the movie in this unforgettable experience. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mesmerized
  1. hypnotized
  2. fascinated
  3. interested
  4. enchanted
  5. intrigued
  6. engaged
  7. involved
Adjective
  • Therapy sessions can be scary, especially the ones that rely on semi-hypnotized journeys into hidden pasts.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 June 2026
Definition of hypnotized
Verb
  • Cronenberg is fascinated by a body that is taken apart and reimagined.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
  • However, rather than the courageous grand duchesses who fought for the freedom of their people far away, the author was fascinated by the suffragette movement of the 1910s.
    — Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of fascinated
Adjective
  • Some China watchers, however, are keeping their expectations low, as both sides appear to be more interested in avoiding moves that would risk their current trade truce.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Capa and Taro worked as one, with Capa taking most of the credit, but the film doesn’t seem very interested in that.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of interested
Verb
  • Pop music is enchanted with electric guitar this year between the Charli XCX and Olivia Rodrigo rock albums.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
  • At first spritz, you’re instantly enchanted and uplifted by sparkling, tart notes of pomelo and yuzu.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of enchanted
Adjective
  • The women stare back at her with sullen but intrigued faces.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Preservation in progress On a Tuesday in July, a dozen or so visitors ambled between Fallingwater’s main living room and its terrace, museum-tour headsets dangling from their ears, appearing more intrigued than irritated by the tower of scaffolding and tarps that rose above them.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
Definition of intrigued
Adjective
  • But writing notes by hand requires a more engaged mental filter.
    — Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • By creating measurable value today, employees become more engaged in their roles.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of engaged
Adjective
  • Black later had fee disputes with Epstein, leading Karp to become involved in negotiations on behalf of his Apollo client.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The 2024 Hornets Freshman All-American passer, who played last season at Fresno State, was in uniform to remain involved but was without a helmet or a football.
    — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of involved

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