Definitions

1. verb

to attract and hold the attention of someone, especially in a way that is mysterious or hypnotic

“The magician’s skills were able to mesmerise the entire audience.”

2. verb

to entrance or captivate someone, often with a sense of enchantment

“The beautiful music had the power to mesmerise everyone in the room.”

3. verb

to hypnotise or put someone into a trance-like state

“The hypnotist was able to mesmerise her subject into a deep sleep.”

4. noun

the act of attracting and holding someone’s attention, especially in a mysterious or hypnotic way

“The mesmerise of the crowd was due to the magician’s skills.”