mesmeric
Americanadjective
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holding (someone) as if spellbound
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of or relating to mesmerism
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of mesmeric
First recorded in 1820–30; mesmer(ism) + -ic
Example Sentences
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There’s a distinctly mesmeric quality to these modern melodramas.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026
Yet, there’s a distinctly mesmeric quality to these modern melodramas regardless.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026
Six tries in a mesmeric opening period and a six-point lead for the underdogs.
From BBC • Jul. 26, 2025
As esoteric in meaning as they are mesmeric in their imagery, the films of Jodorowsky are modern-day fables.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2024
The mirror was mesmeric, with its triple panels trimmed with false oak.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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