mesmeric

adjective

mes·​mer·​ic mez-ˈmer-ik How to pronounce mesmeric (audio)
also mes-
1
: of, relating to, or induced by mesmerism
2
mesmerically adverb

Examples of mesmeric in a Sentence

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The white-boy percussiveness of his rap is mesmeric. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026 Its glossy sheen and period aesthetics make for a mesmeric cinematic trip, leaving behind hazy emotional portraits that remain just far enough out of reach to be haunting. Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026 That beauty erupted down the concrete catwalk during a moody and mesmeric show. Alex Catarinella, Forbes.com, 6 Feb. 2026 Every inch of the pop star was covered in a mesmeric yellow, black and red swirl that looked like animal print on acid. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mesmeric

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French mesmérique, from Franz mesmer + -ique -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mesmeric was in 1829

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“Mesmeric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mesmeric. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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