mesmeric Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite attracting and holding interest as if by a spell
spellbinding; mesmerizing; hypnotic.
- read the bedtime story in a hypnotic voice
- she had a warm mesmeric charm
- the sheer force of his presence was mesmerizing
- a spellbinding description of life in ancient Rome
WordNet
Mes*mer"ic, Mes*mer"ic*al adjective
(Also<
- Mesmeric
- Mesmerical
)
Etymology
Cf. F.Definitions
Of, pertaining to, or induced by, mesmerism; as, .mesmeric sleep