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present participle of mesmerize.

Definitions

mesmerizing

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

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charismatic adj.
hypnotic adj.
magnetic adj.
riveting adj.
soporific adj.
somnifacient n.

ADJECTIVE

charismatic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appealing

WEAK

alluring charming hypnotic larger than life magnetic poised

ADJECTIVE

hypnotic

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soothing

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anesthetic anodyne lenitive narcotic opiate soporific

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calmative mesmeric sleepy somniferous somnolent soporose trance-inducing

Antonyms

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exciting exhilarating inciteful inspiring stimulating

ADJECTIVE

magnetic

Synonyms

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hypnotic irresistible seductive

WEAK

alluring appealing arresting bewitching captivating charismatic charming enchanting entrancing fascinating inviting pulling

Antonyms

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repellent repulsive

ADJECTIVE

riveting

Synonyms

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absorbing captivating compelling enchanting engaging engrossing enthralling enticing intriguing spellbinding

STRONG

alluring appealing bewitching seducing

WEAK

hypnotic irresistible magnetic seductive

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boring repellent repulsive

ADJECTIVE

soporific

Synonyms

STRONG

anesthetic calming deadening hypnotic narcotic opiate sedative

WEAK

balmy dozy drowsy dull nodding numbing quietening slumberous snoozy somniferous somnolent soothing tranquilizing

Antonyms

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upsetting

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awake conscious exciting invigorating stimulating

NOUN

somnifacient

Synonyms

WEAK

anesthetic balmy calming deadening dozy drowsy dull hypnotic narcotic nodding numbing opiate quietening sedative slumberous snoozy somniferous somnolent soothing tranquilizing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for mesmerizing?

Mesmerizing is used to describe someone or something that captures your complete attention. It’s an adjective form of the verb mesmerize, which, in its literal sense, means “to hypnotize” or, more figuratively, “to spellbind” or “to fascinate.” Synonyms of mesmerizing include forms of these words. Hypnotic, hypnotizing, spellbinding, bewitching, enthralling, and transfixing all suggest a trancelike state or an element of a magic (though often a figurative one). Fascinating, captivating, engrossing, and magnetic all describe someone or something that has captured someone’s attention completely. The word dazzling often means both captivating and impressive.

What is the opposite (antonym) of mesmerising?

People or things that are considered mesmerising are those that capture our attention in an almost hypnotic way. Those that are considered the opposite are those that push us away—make us not want to be around them or observe them at all. The words repellent and repulsive both imply this by suggesting a strong negative reaction (like the literal and figurative opposite of magnetic). Sometimes, though, the opposite of something that’s mesmerizing is something that’s just boring or uninteresting.

How do you use mesmerizing in a sentence?

Mesmerizing can be used to describe anything that captures your attention—including people and things. Here are some examples of mesmerizing in a sentence:

The film is mesmerizing—I found myself completely under its spell from start to finish.
He is a mesmerizing speaker known for captivating his audiences.
There are few things as mesmerizing as a flock of starlings dazzling you with its unpredictable, undulating movements.

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mesmerizing

Anchored, via just eight bolts, to a concrete pad a floor below the ground, it’s a mesmerizing monument that feels as if it’s emerging from the earth to burst into space.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026