transfixed

trans·fix

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [trans-fiks]
- /trænsˈfɪks/
- /trænsˈfɪks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trans-fiks]
- /trænsˈfɪks/

Definitions of transfixed word

verb with object transfixed to make or hold motionless with amazement, awe, terror, etc. 1
verb with object transfixed to pierce through with or as if with a pointed weapon; impale. 1
verb with object transfixed to hold or fasten with or on something that pierces. 1
adjective transfixed fascinated, entranced 1
adjective transfixed rendered motionless, esp from horror or shock 0

See all 5 definitions of transfixed

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Origin of transfixed

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; < Latin trānsfīxus (past participle of trānsfīgere to pierce through), equivalent to trāns- trans- + fīg(ere) to pierce + -sus, variant of -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Transfixed

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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transfixed popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for transfixed

adj transfixed

apoplectic — If someone is apoplectic, they are extremely angry about something.
at rest — not moving; still
fascinated — to attract and hold attentively by a unique power, personal charm, unusual nature, or some other special quality; enthrall: a vivacity that fascinated the audience.
immotile — not able to move; not motile.
motionless — without motion: a motionless statue.

adjective transfixed

captivated — Simple past tense and past participle of captivate.
deadlocked — If a dispute or series of negotiations is deadlocked, no agreement can be reached because neither side will give in at all. You can also say that the people involved are deadlocked.
electrified — Powered by electricity.

verb transfixed

impaled — Pinned to something by piercing.

All 9 Synonyms of transfixed