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mesmerized

[mez-muh-rahyzd, mes] / ˈmɛz məˌraɪzd, ˈmɛs /
ADJECTIVE
bewitched
Synonyms
STRONG
captivated enamored enchanted enraptured entranced fascinated hooked possessed spellbound transformed
WEAK
ensorcelled fallen for gaga about have a bug in one's ear have a thing about head over heels hung up mad about turned on under a spell
Antonyms
STRONG
disenchanted disinterested
WEAK
disgusted turned off
ADJECTIVE
charmed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
captivated delighted
STRONG
attracted bedazzled beguiled bewitched enraptured enticed entranced fascinated hypnotized lured pleased possessed protected soothed spellbound tempted
WEAK
moonstruck under a spell won over
Antonyms
STRONG
disenchanted disinterested
ADJECTIVE
fascinated
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absorbed aroused delighted enamored enchanted enthralled excited intoxicated thrilled
STRONG
attracted beguiled bewitched charmed dazzled engrossed enraptured enticed entranced hypnotized infatuated overpowered seduced sent smitten tantalized titillated transfixed transported
WEAK
fond of in love with sold on stuck on under a spell
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bored indifferent unhappy
STRONG
disenchanted
WEAK
disenthralled disinterested repulsed tired uninterested
ADJECTIVE
hypnotized
Synonyms
STRONG
charmed enchanted fascinated
ADJECTIVE
immersed
Synonyms
STRONG
absorbed buried busy consumed engaged engrossed occupied preoccupied spellbound
WEAK
bound-up deep eat, sleep, and breathe intent into rapt taken up tied-up turned on wrapped-up
Antonyms
STRONG
bored disinterested idle inactive uninterested unoccupied
WEAK
ignorant neglectful negligent
ADJECTIVE
spellbound
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amazed bemused breathless captivated enthralled rapt
STRONG
bewildered bewitched charmed gripped held hooked petrified possessed transfixed transported
WEAK
agape caught up open-mouthed under a spell
Antonyms
WEAK
disenchanted disinterested

Example Sentences

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Before arriving at LACMA, his “Sueño Perro” mesmerized audiences in Milan, Italy, and in his hometown of Mexico City.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Onlookers are invited to be mesmerized by the fuchsia flames of Gwi-Ma’s realm as the movie’s hooky synth pop bounces in the foreground.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

Students say the beauty of the campus mesmerized them from the start.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

“Kathy’s such a magnetic performer that there were some residents who would start out playing their background role, and then Kathy would start her dialogue, and they were mesmerized and watching her,” Friedland says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2025

“Are you kidding?” answered Brooklyn, who stood virtually motionless, mesmerized by the machine.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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