Mesmerized — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈmez-mə-ˌrīz/ mes·mer·ize

Meaning & Definition of Mesmerized

Mesmerized (verb)

  1. to subject to mesmerism; also, hypnotize
  2. spellbind

Mesmerized (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in hypnotized

    similar: hypnotized, engaged, interested, intrigued, involved, alert, alive, conscious, open-eyed, watchful, wide-awake, absorbed, attentive, deep, engrossed, enthralled, focused, immersed, intent, observant, rapt
    opposite: absent, absentminded, abstracted, distracted, inattentive, inobservant, unabsorbed, unfocused, daydreaming, dreamy, faraway, foggy, hazy, lost, oblivious, preoccupied, remote, apathetic, disinterested, uninterested

Mesmerized (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to hold the attention of as if by a spell

    "discovered that the children were mesmerized by a television show"

    similar: arrested, bedazzled, caught up, enchanted, enthralled, fascinated, gripped, hypnotized, spellbound
    related: enraptured, entranced, thrilled, beguiled, bewitched, charmed, absorbed, engaged, engrossed, involved

Related Entry: Mesmerize (verb)

Mesmerize is a different word from Mesmerized. The synonyms below are for mesmerize, not for mesmerized.

  1. to hold the attention of as if by a spell

    "discovered that the children were mesmerized by a television show"

    similar: arrest, bedazzle, catch up, enchant, enthrall, fascinate, grip, hypnotize, spellbind
    related: enrapture, entrance, thrill, beguile, bewitch, charm, absorb, engage, engross, involve

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mesmerized

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mesmerized:

hypnotized, engaged, interested, intrigued, involved, alert, alive, conscious, open-eyed, watchful, wide-awake, absorbed, attentive, deep, engrossed, enthralled, focused, immersed, intent, observant, rapt, arrested, bedazzled, caught up, enchanted, fascinated, gripped, spellbound

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Mesmerized

Words with the opposite meaning of Mesmerized:

absent, absentminded, abstracted, distracted, inattentive, inobservant, unabsorbed, unfocused, daydreaming, dreamy, faraway, foggy, hazy, lost, oblivious, preoccupied, remote, apathetic, disinterested, uninterested

Related Words for Mesmerized

enraptured, entranced, thrilled, beguiled, bewitched, charmed

Word Forms of Mesmerized

Inflections: mesmerizing

Derived words: mesmerizer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Mesmerized

mesmer(ism) + -ize

First known use: 1829

Frequently Asked Questions about Mesmerized

What does "Mesmerized" mean?

"Mesmerized" means to subject to mesmerism; also, hypnotize. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to subject to mesmerism; also, hypnotize. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Mesmerized"?

Other words for "Mesmerized" include hypnotized, engaged, interested, intrigued, involved, alert, alive and conscious. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mesmerized" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mesmerized"?

There are 34 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mesmerized". Common alternatives include hypnotized, engaged, interested, intrigued, involved, alert, alive, conscious, open-eyed and watchful.

What is the opposite of "Mesmerized"?

Antonyms of "Mesmerized" include absent, absentminded, abstracted, distracted, inattentive, inobservant, unabsorbed and unfocused.

How do you use "Mesmerized" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mesmerized" in a sentence: "discovered that the children were mesmerized by a television show".

Is "Mesmerized" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mesmerized" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Mesmerized"?

"Mesmerized" is pronounced /ˈmez-mə-ˌrīz/ and divided into syllables as mes·mer·ize.

What is the origin of the word "Mesmerized"?

"Mesmerized" comes from mesmer(ism) + -ize. First known use: 1829.