transfixed Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
    grip; spellbind; fascinate; transfix.
    • The snake charmer fascinates the cobra
  2. verb pierce with a sharp stake or point
    impale; spike; empale; transfix.
    • impale a shrimp on a skewer
  3. adjective satellite having your attention fixated as though by a spell
    mesmerised; hypnotized; mesmerized; fascinated; spell-bound; spellbound; hypnotised.

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