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hypnotizing

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Synonyms & Antonyms of hypnotizing

(Entry 1 of 2)

as in mesmerizing, hypnotic

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for hypnotizing

absorbing,
arresting,
engrossing,
enthralling,
galvanic,
gripping,
hypnotic,
mesmerizing,
riveting,
spellbinding

alluring,
appealing,
attractive,
bewitching,
captivating,
charismatic,
charming,
elfin,
enchanting,
engaging,
entrancing,
fascinating,
fetching,
glamorous
(also glamourous),
luring,
magnetic,
seductive

enticing,
tantalizing,
tempting

exciting,
haunting,
interesting,
intriguing,
titillating

beckoning,
inviting,
winning

darling,
delightful,
pleasant,
pleasing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for hypnotizing

repellent
(also repellant),
repelling,
repugnant,
repulsive,
revolting,
unalluring

boring,
irksome,
tedious,
tiresome,
wearisome

abhorrent,
abominable,
appalling,
awful,
distasteful,
hideous,
horrendous,
horrible,
horrid,
invidious,
loathsome,
nauseating,
noisome,
obnoxious,
odious,
offensive,
shocking,
sickening

drab,
dreary,
dull,
flat,
humdrum,
jading,
leaden,
monotonous,
pedestrian,
ponderous

hypnotizing

verb

present participle of hypnotize

Synonyms of hypnotizing (Entry 2 of 2)

to hold the attention of as if by a spell

the crowd was hypnotized by the powerful, eloquent speaker

Synonyms for hypnotizing

arresting,
bedazzling,
catching up,
enchanting,
enthralling,
fascinating,
gripping,
mesmerizing,
spellbinding

Words Related to hypnotizing

enrapturing,
entrancing,
thrilling

beguiling,
bewitching,
charming

absorbing,
engaging,
engrossing,
involving

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