mesmeric
|mes-mer-ic|
C1
/mɛzˈmɛrɪk/
captivating
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mesmeric' originates from the name 'Franz Mesmer', an 18th-century German physician who developed a theory of animal magnetism.
Historical Evolution
'mesmeric' changed from the term 'mesmerism', which was derived from 'Mesmer', and eventually became the modern English word 'mesmeric'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the practice of 'mesmerism', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'captivating or hypnotic'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
causing a person to become completely transfixed and unaware of anything else around them.
The dancer's performance was so mesmeric that the audience was silent.
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Last updated: 2025/04/24 17:11