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- [mez-muh-rahyz, mes-]
- /ˈmɛz məˌraɪz, ˈmɛs-/
- /ˈmez.mə.raɪz/
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- [mez-muh-rahyz, mes-]
- /ˈmɛz məˌraɪz, ˈmɛs-/
Definitions of mesmerising word
- verb with object mesmerising to hypnotize. 1
- verb with object mesmerising to spellbind; fascinate. 1
- verb with object mesmerising to compel by fascination. 1
- noun mesmerising Present participle of mesmerise. 1
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Origin of mesmerising
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; mesmer(ism) + -ize
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Parts of speech for Mesmerising
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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mesmerising popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
mesmerising usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mesmerising
adjective mesmerising
- hypnotic — of or relating to hypnosis or hypnotism.
- enthralling — Capturing and holding one's attention; fascinating.
- mesmeric — produced by mesmerism; hypnotic.
- fascinating — of great interest or attraction; enchanting; charming; captivating: a fascinating story; fascinating jewelry.
- spellbinding — to hold or bind by or as if by a spell; enchant; entrance; fascinate.
noun mesmerising
- dozy — drowsy; half asleep.
- somnifacient — causing or inducing sleep.
- snoozy — to sleep; slumber; doze; nap.
Antonyms for mesmerising
adjective mesmerising
- boring — Someone or something boring is so dull and uninteresting that they make people tired and impatient.
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