mesmeric

mes·mer·ic | \ mez-ˈmer-ik

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Definition of mesmeric

1 : of, relating to, or induced by mesmerism

2 : fascinating, irresistible

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Recent Examples on the Web Yet the story of the mesmeric sound began almost a century ago, in Jerusalem. — The Economist, "Ethio-jazz is a product of migration and heroic ingenuity," 30 Dec. 2020 Many country-blues songs already have a mesmeric, almost ghostly quality; Reed adds dissonance and drone, turning the song into a meandering dirge. — Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, "Harry Smith’s Musical Catalogue of Human Experience," 28 Sep. 2020 The characters and story are engaging, and the production has a dreamy but vivid feel that hints at Lovecraft’s mesmeric quality while avoiding his florid excesses. — Mike Hale, New York Times, "‘Lovecraft Country’ Review: Nightmare on Jim Crow Street," 13 Aug. 2020 Dylan’s vocal phrasing, always careful, felt particularly mesmeric. — Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, "Bob Dylan’s “Rough and Rowdy Ways” Hits Hard," 17 June 2020 Cutting on rhythm to a Philip Glass score, Morgen gives her experiences a mesmeric charge. — Scott Tobias, New York Times, "12 Family-Friendly Nature Documentaries," 1 Apr. 2020 Most of Kraftwerk’s songs relied heavily on drum machines and centered around repetitive, sometimes mesmeric beats. — Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, "Florian Schneider-Esleben, of Kraftwerk, Took Music to Uncharted Territory," 6 May 2020 On TikTok, creators strive to stand out, generating content of the mesmeric sort. — Jason Parham, Wired, "The Rise and Limits of Hashtag TV," 18 Apr. 2020 For the young newcomer, Bruegel’s tableaux of 16th-century peasants roistering, resting and hunting in the snow can be as mesmeric and thrilling as the landscapes rich with religious and allegorical symbolism. — Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, "Children’s Books: Realism, Weirdness, Skeletons and Monsters," 21 Feb. 2020

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“Mesmeric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mesmeric. Accessed 17 Jan. 2021.

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