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adjective

Definition of mesmerizingnext
as in hypnotic

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mesmerizing

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verb

present participle of mesmerize
as in fascinating
to hold the attention of as if by a spell discovered that the children were mesmerized by a television show

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mesmerizing
  1. hypnotic
  2. riveting
  3. engrossing
  4. enchanting
  5. seductive
  6. alluring
  7. charming
  8. gripping
Adjective
  • Using a pop art palette of pink with a hypnotic depth of field and symmetry, Muñoz comments on how the colonization of Mexico by the Spanish subsumed the worship of Tonantzín into devotion to the Virgen as part of their efforts to Christianize the New World.
    Stacie Stukin, ARTnews.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The synthesizers are sparse, the bass lines are minimal, the drums are somehow loose and sturdy at once, while the energy shifts from melancholic to serious to hypnotic to playful in the span of an hour.
    Vox Staff, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of hypnotic
Adjective
  • His many travails make the perfect fodder for National Geographic's riveting three-part documentary about Thompson's spectacular rise and precipitous fall: Cursed Gold: A Shipwreck Scandal, based on a 1998 book by Gary Kinder.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • To be riveting, a good action scene requires intention.
    Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of riveting
Adjective
  • After recording a complete album in New York, Dylan re-recorded half the tracks in Minneapolis with a different set of musicians just three weeks before the release, somehow achieving a cohesive and engrossing album out of that patchwork of perfect takes.
    Al Shipley, SPIN, 25 Dec. 2024
  • There’s a story about a packet of Skittles causing humiliation in the airport, and an engrossing tale about an unintentionally terrifying Peppa Pig performance at a children’s party.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of engrossing
Adjective
  • As Capricorn season comes to a close, the sun will dance with Neptune in an enchanting sextile on Jan. 17, inspiring you to dream while reminding you of the endless possibilities.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Book at least three months in advance during peak season to enjoy this enchanting experience in Park City’s winter wonderland.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of enchanting
Adjective
  • Before Shafak, like many other female artists, sits another motif of creative anxiety: a notebook, its pristine pages gleaming under lamplight with both seductive promise and silent condemnation.
    Fidan Cheikosman, JSTOR Daily, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Greed, on the other hand, is the seductive siren song of the financial world.
    Wayne Anderman, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of seductive
Adjective
  • In an era of rage-bait, where engagement is more explicitly tied to dollars earned on social media platforms than ever, the incentive to go viral has never been more alluring.
    Ben Dandridge-Lemco, Rolling Stone, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Move West to Seville The city of Seville is alluring due to its unique Moorish style, warm weather, and vibrant culture.
    Marco Palermo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of alluring
Adjective
  • From his early days charming audiences as a contestant on The X Factor to fronting the beloved Irish group Shillelagh Law, Leonard has proven himself as a versatile artist with a knack for storytelling and an undeniable stage presence.
    SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The story highlights themes of kindness, family and the joy of the Hanukkah tradition of making latkes and is accompanied by charming illustrations.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of charming
Adjective
  • In a narrative that often reads like a blockbuster film (and is already being adapted into a screenplay), Jacobsen delves into this unsettling question with gripping urgency.
    Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Those associations, packaged in a gripping novel, make Tess of the D’Urbervilles an apt book for a long, dark night.
    Amanda Parrish Morgan, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of gripping
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