Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
transfixed
verb
/trænsˈfɪkst/
Definition
To make someone so interested or amazed that they do not move or are unable to move.
Examples
- She was transfixed by the beauty of the sunset.
- The audience was transfixed during the magician’s astonishing performance.
- He stood transfixed, unable to speak or move when he saw the surprise party.
Meaning
When someone is transfixed, they are often frozen in place because of strong emotion or fascination.
Synonyms
- fascinated
- spellbound
- captivated
- entranced
