mesmeric

[ mez-mer-ik, mes- ]

adjective

1. produced by mesmerism; hypnotic.
2. compelling; fascinating.

mesmeric

/ mɛzˈmɛrɪk /

adjective

1. holding (someone) as if spellbound
2. of or relating to mesmerism

Derived Forms

• mesˈmerically, adverb

Other Words From

• mes·meri·cal·ly adverb
• unmes·meric adjective
• unmes·meri·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of mesmeric¹

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

Example Sentences

He has superb skill, his balance is mesmeric, it’s phenomenal.

From BBC

As esoteric in meaning as they are mesmeric in their imagery, the films of Jodorowsky are modern-day fables.

From Los Angeles Times

"It was an astonishing, mesmeric performance - Bernard gave everything to that and you can see it in all the scenes. He became Yosser Hughes."

From BBC

“A sublime writer. … This book is a mesmeric celebration of a boy who died too soon, a mother’s love and her resilience.”

From New York Times

She praised its lead actor, saying: "Scott, as you would expect, is outstanding - mesmeric as the polite, clever but ruthless psychopath."

From BBC

Related Words

• alluring
• beautiful
• charming
• engaging
• enticing
• fair
• glamorous
• good-looking
• gorgeous
• handsome
• interesting
• inviting
• lovely
• pleasant
• pleasing
• tempting