Mesmerise (Verb)
Meaning 1
Attract strongly, as if with a magnet; "She magnetized the audience with her tricks".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The enchanting pianist mesmerized the crowd with her soulful melodies at the concert hall.
- Her radiant charm and charisma mesmerize every person who has the chance to meet her.
- The movie's thriller plot and unexpected twist managed to mesmerize viewers worldwide.
- His impeccable skills in solving complex puzzles mesmerized the contestants on the game show.
- The ethereal beauty of the Northern Lights mesmerized all who witnessed them on the expedition.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Induce hypnosis in.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The therapist used her soothing voice to mesmerise the patient and induce a deep state of relaxation.
- A swinging pendulum was used to mesmerise the volunteers in the psychology experiment.
- The stage hypnotist attempted to mesmerise the audience member with his repetitive commands.
- Scientists have been trying to develop a method to mesmerise people in order to treat extreme anxiety disorders.
- The experienced hypnotherapist was able to mesmerise her client quickly and safely.