Synonyms of mesmerizing

mesmerizing 1 of 2

adjective

as in hypnotic

Related Words

• hypnotic
• enthralling
• riveting
• engrossing
• enchanting
• seductive
• alluring
• charming
• gripping
• absorbing
• entrancing
• hypnotizing
• spellbinding
• fascinating
• magnetic
• appealing
• charismatic
• galvanic
• captivating
• attractive
• bewitching
• tantalizing
• arresting
• engaging
• enticing
• interesting
• intriguing
• glamorous
• tempting
• haunting
• elfin
• exciting
• fetching
• luring
• delightful
• pleasing
• pleasant
• inviting
• winning
• titillating
• beckoning
• darling

Dissimilar Words

• repulsive
• revolting
• repugnant
• repellent
• boring
• tedious
• tiresome
• irksome
• shocking
• wearisome
• awful
• appalling
• horrible
• unalluring
• sickening
• hideous
• offensive
• repelling
• loathsome
• obnoxious
• abominable
• nauseating
• abhorrent
• horrid
• odious
• distasteful
• horrendous
• invidious
• monotonous
• dull
• flat
• noisome
• drab
• ponderous
• dreary
• pedestrian
• humdrum
• leaden
• jading

mesmerizing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of mesmerize

as in fascinating

to hold the attention of as if by a spell

discovered that the children were mesmerized by a television show

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fascinating
• enchanting
• thrilling
• hypnotizing
• spellbinding
• gripping
• arresting
• enthralling
• bedazzling
• charming
• entrancing
• bewitching
• catching up
• enrapturing
• engrossing
• beguiling
• engaging
• involving
• absorbing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mesmerizing

Adjective

What a relief then that A Statement is mesmerizing, in part because McCarthy is willing to take some risks early on by allowing some confusion to sneak in. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026

Oyo once held the unofficial title of the world’s youngest king, a mesmerizing figure even for world leaders introduced to him at national events, including South Africa’s Nelson Mandela. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Cat’s Eye Enchantment Be careful with these, because their mesmerizing powers aren’t to be messed with. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026

On the upper level will be a cafe that leads to the most picturesque setting in college basketball, a patio area where the ocean view of Malibu is stunning and mesmerizing. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

The famous YouTuber's music wows IRL, as concert-goers were treated to the red-haired multi-instrumentalist spinning around stage and turning her bow into a mesmerizing show. — Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Sep. 2026

Clearly a labor of love, the film stars Stanley Tucci, currently hot because of his mesmerizing turn in television’s Murder One, and Tony Shalhoub. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026

Control Resonant, the sequel, takes most of that game’s gorgeous visual language and explodes it all over an open-world New York City, to mesmerizing results. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026

Over the past decade, ctenophores have helped answer long-standing questions about fundamental biology, from how early nervous systems evolved to the origins of the mesmerizing phenomenon of bioluminescence. — Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 16 Sep. 2026

Verb

François-Pierre Couture’s scenic design is mesmerizing without ever being overbearing. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Hüller is mesmerizing in what initially feels like a silent-film performance, magnificently expressive and physical, before the emotional wallop of the final act. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

The crew’s glowing-in-the-dark orange sneakers, set against a pure deep-blue backdrop, was as weirdly mesmerizing a visual as anything put on stage or screen during the evening. — Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Clinamen @ The Park Avenue Armory Céleste Boursier-Mougenot’s Clinamen was mesmerizing in its simplicity. — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 28 Aug. 2026

Every bright spot in this mesmerizing cosmic chandelier is an individual star in the cluster. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026

But certain guessers are surprisingly astute in ways that are mesmerizing to watch and occasionally informative. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 July 2026

There's something mesmerizing about lakes with water so clear that boats appear to float in midair and fish seem suspended in glass. — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026

Step in and you’re transported to the seacoast of Italy by the cheerful Italian soundtrack, the mesmerizing murals and the vibrant yet relaxing setting. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 23 June 2026