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mesmeric

[ mez-mer-ik, mes- ]
/ mɛzˈmɛr ɪk, mɛs- /
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adjective
produced by mesmerism; hypnotic.
compelling; fascinating.
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Origin of mesmeric

First recorded in 1820–30; mesmer(ism) + -ic

OTHER WORDS FROM mesmeric

mes·mer·i·cal·ly, adverbun·mes·mer·ic, adjectiveun·mes·mer·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby mesmeric

mesial, mesic, mesitylene, mesityl oxide, Mesmer, mesmeric, mesmerism, mesmerize, mesmerized, mesmerizing, mesnalty
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Words related to mesmeric

alluring, beautiful, charming, engaging, enticing, fair, glamorous, good-looking, gorgeous, handsome, interesting, inviting, lovely, pleasant, pleasing, tempting, appealing, attractive, captivating, fascinating

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British Dictionary definitions for mesmeric

mesmeric
/ (mɛzˈmɛrɪk) /
adjective
holding (someone) as if spellbound
of or relating to mesmerism

Derived forms of mesmeric

mesmerically, adverb
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