Definition

A person who captivates or holds the attention of others, often in a way that seems magical or hypnotic.

Example

The mesmerizer captivated the audience with his enchanting performance.

Conversation

Have you seen that magician perform?

Yeah, he was incredible! He really is a mesmerizer.

I know, right? I couldn't take my eyes off him.

Same here! It felt like he had us all under a spell.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mesmerizer → It is formed from 'Mesmer' (from Franz Anton Mesmer, an 18th-century physician known for his work in hypnosis) and '-izer' (a suffix meaning to make or to cause to become). The word 'mesmerizer' refers to someone or something that induces a trance-like state or captivates attention, akin to the effects attributed to Mesmer's techniques.

Memory Tip

Think of Franz Anton Mesmer, who was known for captivating people with his hypnotic techniques — that's why a 'mesmerizer' is something or someone that captivates or enchants.

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