animal magnetism

animal magnetism

noun

Definition of ANIMAL MAGNETISM

1

: a mysterious force claimed by Mesmer to enable him to hypnotize patients

2

: a magnetic charm or appeal; especially : sex appeal

Examples of ANIMAL MAGNETISM

1. <a photograph that captures the athlete's animal magnetism>

First Known Use of ANIMAL MAGNETISM

1784

Related to ANIMAL MAGNETISM

Synonyms: allure, charm, appeal, attractiveness, captivation, charisma, duende, enchantment, fascination, force field, glamour (also glamor), magic, magnetism, oomph, pizzazz (or pizazz), seductiveness, witchery

Antonyms: repulsion, repulsiveness

Related Words: allurement, attraction, call, lure, seduction; agreeableness, darlingness, delightfulness, desirability, desirableness, niceness, pleasantness, pleasingness, sweetness; sex appeal

Near Antonyms: disagreeableness, distastefulness, obnoxiousness, offensiveness, unpleasantness

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