mesmerized
adjective
in a hypnotic or trancelike state; hypnotized.
mesmerised
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a variation of
mesmerized.
Example Sentences
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But the undisputed hero for the Blue Jays was Yesavage, who mesmerised the star-studded Dodgers batting line-up with a dozen strikeouts.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2025
She was so mesmerised by the growing craze in Australia that she had one of the strange new toys shipped to the US.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2025
Mathabane was mesmerised by the image and its cover line "The Icy Elegance of Arthur Ashe" - and he set out to emulate him.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2025
Folbigg was mesmerised by the latest gadgets, including iPhones and smart televisions.
From Reuters ● Jun. 6, 2023
"Well thrown, sir!" someone shouted from across the playground, and Matilda, who was mesmerised by the whole crazy affair, saw Amanda Thripp descending in a long graceful parabola on to the playing-field beyond.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
