Word
mesmerizing
Meanings
So interesting, beautiful, or impressive that it holds your attention completely.
Having a hypnotic, trance-like effect that makes someone feel absorbed or unable to look away.
Definition
So fascinating or beautiful that it holds your attention completely.
If something is mesmerizing, it captures your attention so strongly that you can hardly look away. It is often used for sights, sounds, or performances that feel hypnotic or deeply engaging. People may feel calm, amazed, or absorbed when they experience something mesmerizing.
Examples
- The dancer gave a mesmerizing performance.
- We watched the mesmerizing sunset over the ocean.
- Her voice was mesmerizing in the small theater.
- The documentary showed mesmerizing scenes of deep-sea life.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes say "mesmerized" when they need the adjective "mesmerizing" to describe the thing (e.g., "a mesmerizing song").
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