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
"I was mesmerised by how we did things," he said on how they worked together.
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2025
He wanted to be a driver "for as long as I can remember" and recalls being "mesmerised" watching bus drivers when he was younger.
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2024
Folbigg was mesmerised by the latest gadgets, including iPhones and smart televisions.
From Reuters ● Jun. 6, 2023
There are times when something is so frightful you become mesmerised by it and can't look away.
From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl
