mesmerizing
Americanadjective
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completely engrossing; captivating or fascinating.
He spoke to us extemporaneously for at least two hours, weaving a mesmerizing tapestry of wisdom.
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hypnotic or hypnotizing; having a trancelike effect similar to hypnosis.
The song’s simple repetition of the word “Hallelujah” is comforting, mesmerizing, and uplifting.
Etymology
Origin of mesmerizing
Example Sentences
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“We need to have a balance, and she is so generous and engaged, it’s mesmerizing. And from there, her aura just spreads.”
From New York Times
While the news media continues to offer what seems like performative outrage over Trump — a deceptive spectacle in its own right — satire has exposed the Trump spectacle for exactly what it is: mesmerizing and manipulative.
From Salon
This novel is atmospheric and thrilling, with high stakes and mesmerizing magic.
From New York Times
In the 1990s, I watched its mesmerizing Zoo TV tour in the pouring rain from the nosebleed seats of the old Giants Stadium in New Jersey.
From New York Times
The brushed calligraphy on view is mesmerizing, too, he added.
From New York Times
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