mesmeric
Americanadjective
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holding (someone) as if spellbound
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of or relating to mesmerism
Other Word Forms
- mesmerically adverb
- unmesmeric adjective
- unmesmerically adverb
Etymology
Origin of mesmeric
First recorded in 1820–30; mesmer(ism) + -ic
Example Sentences
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Yet, there’s a distinctly mesmeric quality to these modern melodramas regardless.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026
There’s a distinctly mesmeric quality to these modern melodramas.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026
With two pink-felted mallets in his right hand and one in the left, he began to pick out the mesmeric rhythm and melody, expertly striking the xylophone-like metal bars creating a delicate, resonant sound.
From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025
Jonathan Rafman creates a reflection of our society’s relationship with technology and nostalgia in “Proof of Concept,” his mesmeric new show at Sprüth Magers.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2025
A later edition included four pages of “Additional Facts,” including the mysterious appearance of “a turnip covered with minute, multitudinous, and most beautifully formed mesmeric characters.”
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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