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adjective

as in mesmerized

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verb

past tense of hypnotize
as in fascinated
to hold the attention of as if by a spell the crowd was hypnotized by the powerful, eloquent speaker

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Recent Examples of hypnotized
Adjective
Therapy sessions can be scary, especially the ones that rely on semi-hypnotized journeys into hidden pasts. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 June 2026
Verb
The meat department calls to us, and as Yoon and I pace the counter, we’re hypnotized by the kaleidoscopic marbling on the pre-cut jowl, short rib and brisket. — Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 That idea of true freedom that comes with financial stability hypnotized young men like Fergie. — Literary Hub, 16 June 2026 The solar phenomenon, which happens twice a year, is underway and skywatchers, photographers, tourists and New Yorkers are again hypnotized by the spectacle. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 1 June 2026 Spirits would become hypnotized by the bottles' bright colors and reflections, trapping them until the morning sunlight killed them. — Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026 True to its name, the suite is designed for early risers who can watch the skies come alive each morning—but no matter the time of day, you’ll be hypnotized by the drama of the ocean and the shifting light over the rocks. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026 But the key to success is not being hypnotized by South Florida. — Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026 Kleinert thinks there must be some sort of Stockholm Syndrome at play that deserves to be researched, and Hyland described it as almost feeling hypnotized. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026 The Hillside Stranglers, Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono, were captured a year later when Bianchi confessed to a number of the murders while hypnotized and being questioned by police. — Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypnotized
  1. engaged
  2. fascinated
  3. interested
  4. enchanted
  5. intrigued
  6. mesmerized
  7. involved
  8. conscious
Adjective
  • Woodward's defenders describe him as smart, deeply engaged and willing to take the hits that come with leadership.
    — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Director Barry Levinson’s collaborative spirit kept him engaged.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of engaged
Verb
  • Marcin Kierwiński, Poland's interior minister, said there were indications the suspect was fascinated by far-right ideology, according to Reuters.
    — Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Was that something that that fascinated you, creating a story where the main characters don’t actually understand each other?
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of fascinated
Adjective
  • The commission recommends in the report that developers interested in making an economic development deal with Fort Worth should provide specific employment numbers and wages.
    — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Those interested in helping fund Tony's recovery can donate to I Heart Dog Rescue in Pompano Beach at the link here.
    — Joan Murray, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of interested
Verb
  • After falling in love with one another, the pair became enchanted by wine when McCollum was playing for the Portland Trail Blazers.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2026
  • He is enchanted by the spinning itself, and even by his own enchantment – a spell that breaks the instant the top stops in his hand.
    — Stacy Keltner, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of enchanted
Adjective
  • The women stare back at her with sullen but intrigued faces.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Preservation in progress On a Tuesday in July, a dozen or so visitors ambled between Fallingwater’s main living room and its terrace, museum-tour headsets dangling from their ears, appearing more intrigued than irritated by the tower of scaffolding and tarps that rose above them.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
Definition of intrigued
Verb
  • Whizzing up and down the hills of San Francisco, I was at once mesmerized by the steering wheel turning on its own and a bit scared of the occasional jerk and sudden stop.
    — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Fielder himself is reluctantly mesmerized, initially with the unlikely nature of the project — who on earth invites a film crew into their home mere days before Mommy goes to prison?
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of mesmerized
Adjective
  • Olliver became executive chairman, and is still very much involved in the business.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Joao Franco, 36, and his brother Carlos allegedly became involved in an altercation with shopkeepers in Bodrum last Saturday evening, according to the private Demiroren News Agency.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of involved
Adjective
  • To make your bedroom a little more environmentally conscious, consider starting with the Birch Natural Mattress, a medium-firm hybrid model that’s free of polyurethane foam, fiberglass, formaldehyde, and pesticides.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Which brings us to the sustainability-conscious shopper browsing Shein at midnight.
    — Kate O'Keeffe, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of conscious

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