mesmerised

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mesmerised

The audience was mesmerised by the magician's performance.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Having your attention fixated as though by a spell: Completely captivated, entranced, or held spellbound, so that one is unable to look away or think of anything else.
Usage

The adjective "mesmerised" describes a state of total, often involuntary, absorption. It is used to indicate that someone's attention is so completely captured by something that they seem to be under a spell. It is typically followed by "by" or "with" to indicate the object of fascination.

Examples
  • The audience was mesmerised by the magician's incredible performance.
  • She stood at the window, mesmerised by the falling snow.
  • The children were mesmerised with the colourful fish in the aquarium.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be mesmerised into (a state/action)": To be so captivated that one enters a particular state or performs an action.
    • The listeners were mesmerised into a state of complete silence.
  • "to watch/listen in mesmerised silence/fascination": Used to describe the manner of watching or listening.
Variants and Related Words
  • Mesmerise (verb): To hold the complete attention of someone; to spellbind.
    • The speaker's powerful words mesmerised the entire hall.
  • Mesmerising (adjective): Having the quality of captivating someone completely.
    • The view from the mountaintop was absolutely mesmerising.
  • Mesmerism (noun): A historical term for hypnosis; a compelling attraction.
    • The old book was about the practice of mesmerism.
Synonyms
  • Spellbound: Held as if by a magic spell.
  • Entranced: Filled with wonder and delight.
  • Captivated: Attracted and held by something interesting.
  • Hypnotised: Induced into a sleeplike state; completely absorbed.
  • Riveted: Completely engrossed; unable to move.
Related Phrases
  • Held spellbound: Completely fascinated and motionless.
    • The storyteller held the children spellbound.
  • Lost in (something): So absorbed in something that one is unaware of surroundings.
    • He was lost in the mesmerising melody.
Related Idioms
  • To be glued to something: To be unable to stop watching or listening to something.
    • The fans were glued to the screen, mesmerised by the final match.
  • To hang on someone's every word: To listen to someone with total attention.
    • The students hung on the professor's every word, completely mesmerised.
mesmerised

The audience was mesmerised by the magician's performance.

Adjective
  1. having your attention fixated as though by a spell

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