Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mesmerize

verb

/ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/

Definition

To hold the attention of someone completely; to captivate or fascinate.

Examples

The magician’s performance was so incredible that it mesmerized the entire audience.
Her storytelling ability always seems to mesmerize the children.
The beautiful landscape mesmerized him as he stood quietly, taking it all in.

Meaning

The word ‘mesmerize’ refers to the ability to attract and hold someone’s interest so strongly that they are unable to look away or think of anything else.