mesmerize MEZ-mer-ahyz verb WS #28

to hold the attention of someone to the exclusion of all else; to fascinate or spellbind; to hypnotize or entrance

1. The magician's performance mesmerized the audience with its elaborate illusions and sleight of hand.
2. The swirling patterns of the kaleidoscope mesmerized the young child for hours.
3. Her beautiful singing voice could mesmerize listeners and transport them to another world.
4. The flickering flames of the campfire mesmerized the campers as they shared ghost stories.
5. The documentary about ocean life mesmerized viewers with stunning underwater footage.