Definition

Having a hypnotic or enchanting quality that captures attention completely.

Example

The magician's mesmeric performance left the audience in awe.

Conversation

Have you ever watched that mesmeric dance performance online?

Yes, I saw it! The movements were so captivating.

I couldn't take my eyes off it; it felt almost magical.

Exactly! It really had a mesmeric quality that drew you in.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mesmeric → It is derived from 'mesmerize' (from Franz Anton Mesmer, an 18th-century physician known for his theories of animal magnetism) and the suffix '-ic' (meaning pertaining to). The word 'mesmeric' refers to something that is related to or characteristic of mesmerism, often implying a hypnotic or entrancing quality.

Memory Tip

Think of the term 'mesmerize' which relates to being entranced or hypnotized, and remember that 'mesmeric' describes something that has that captivating quality.

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