mes•mer•ize
mez-muh-rahyz, mes-]
verb (used with object), -ized, -iz•ing.
Definition: 1. to hypnotize.
2. to spellbind; fascinate.
3. to compel by fascination.
Origin: 1820–30; mesmer(ism) + -ize
—Related forms
mes•mer•i•za•tion, noun
mes•mer•iz•er, noun
un•mes•mer•ized, adjective
Definition: 1. to hypnotize.
2. to spellbind; fascinate.
3. to compel by fascination.
Origin: 1820–30; mesmer(ism) + -ize
—Related forms
mes•mer•i•za•tion, noun
mes•mer•iz•er, noun
un•mes•mer•ized, adjective
Used in a sentence: "While watching the Russian Ballet perform the Nutcracker, Hula couldn't help but be mesmerized by the tightly toned fannies and thighs of the male dancers."
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