mesmerise
Translation
mesmerize, hypnotize, fascinate, captivate
Examples
The dancer's movements mesmerised the audience.
The dancer's movements mesmerized the audience.
He was mesmerised by her beauty.
He was mesmerized by her beauty.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to hold the attention of (sb.) completely The film mesmerized the children.
to be mesmerized by ((sth.)) to be completely fascinated by (sth.) She was mesmerized by the performance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: captivate, enthrall, fascinate, hypnotize
Etymology
Named after Franz Mesmer, a German doctor who used hypnotism.
Memory Tips
Imagine being so fascinated by something that it feels like you're in a trance, like Mesmer's patients.