mesmerizing

American  

[mez-muh-rahy-zing, mes-] / ˈmɛz məˌraɪ zɪŋ, ˈmɛs- /

especially British, mesmerising

adjective

1. completely engrossing; captivating or fascinating.

   He spoke to us extemporaneously for at least two hours, weaving a mesmerizing tapestry of wisdom.

2. hypnotic or hypnotizing; having a trancelike effect similar to hypnosis.

   The song’s simple repetition of the word “Hallelujah” is comforting, mesmerizing, and uplifting.

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Etymology

Origin of mesmerizing

mesmeriz(e) ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

In a previous listing, the property was described as a “private retreat” that offers “mesmerizing city lights and mountain views that will leave you breathless.”

From MarketWatch

That such a seemingly commonplace location is elevated to feel mesmerizing speaks to how animation can make the mundane anew.

From Los Angeles Times

The device adds another layer of intrigue to a mesmerizing and often heartbreaking story.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is closer to music than epic, a mesmerizing suite of songs that conveys Tennyson’s private sorrow as he vacillates from unbearable agony to precarious hope.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Michael was a genius. He could be mesmerizing and always, always, always brilliant,” said Alan Howard, who edited “Bookworm” for 31 years.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• absorbing
• captivating
• compelling
• enchanting
• engaging
• engrossing
• enthralling
• enticing
• intriguing
• spellbinding