Synonyms of mesmerizing

mesmerizing 1 of 2

adjective

as in hypnotic

Related Words

• hypnotic
• enthralling
• riveting
• engrossing
• enchanting
• seductive
• alluring
• charming
• gripping
• absorbing
• entrancing
• hypnotizing
• spellbinding
• fascinating
• magnetic
• appealing
• charismatic
• galvanic
• captivating
• attractive
• bewitching
• tantalizing
• arresting
• engaging
• enticing
• interesting
• intriguing
• glamorous
• tempting
• haunting
• elfin
• exciting
• fetching
• luring
• delightful
• pleasing
• pleasant
• inviting
• winning
• titillating
• beckoning
• darling

Dissimilar Words

• repulsive
• revolting
• repugnant
• repellent
• boring
• tedious
• tiresome
• irksome
• shocking
• wearisome
• awful
• appalling
• horrible
• unalluring
• sickening
• hideous
• offensive
• repelling
• loathsome
• obnoxious
• abominable
• nauseating
• abhorrent
• horrid
• odious
• distasteful
• horrendous
• invidious
• monotonous
• dull
• flat
• noisome
• drab
• ponderous
• dreary
• pedestrian
• humdrum
• leaden
• jading

mesmerizing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of mesmerize

as in fascinating

to hold the attention of as if by a spell

discovered that the children were mesmerized by a television show

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fascinating
• enchanting
• thrilling
• hypnotizing
• spellbinding
• gripping
• arresting
• enthralling
• bedazzling
• charming
• entrancing
• bewitching
• catching up
• enrapturing
• engrossing
• beguiling
• engaging
• involving
• absorbing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mesmerizing

Adjective

Oyo immediately held the unofficial title of the world’s youngest king, a mesmerizing figure even for world leaders introduced to him at national events, including South Africa’s Nelson Mandela. — Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Sensory and visceral, mesmerizing and unsettling at the same time, the movie’s visuals mirror the state of mind of the two guys at its center, earning the DOP all sorts of questions during a discussion after the Locarno world premiere of the film. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

From watermelon motifs and disco designs to mesmerizing cat-eye finishes, there’s something for every kind of fan. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026

Masala Omelet Sandos are packed with layers of aromatics like onion, green chiles, and turmeric, and topped with a gooey mesmerizing layer of American cheese. — The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026

And then there is Affleck’s son Atticus, who plays Caleb in a mesmerizing performance that signals the birth of yet another acting star in the family. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026

Physical volume is conjured, but a mesmerizing autonomy of line prevails. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

Hoh Rain Forest, Washington The Pacific Northwest is one of the United States’ greenest getaways, but nothing in this region—or the rest of the country—compares to the mesmerizing Hoh Rain Forest in Washington’s Olympic National Park. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026

With a mesmerizing maze of soft, colorful tubes, this sensory toy is helpful for tummy time, teething and encouraging crawling. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

Verb

François-Pierre Couture’s scenic design is mesmerizing without ever being overbearing. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Hüller is mesmerizing in what initially feels like a silent-film performance, magnificently expressive and physical, before the emotional wallop of the final act. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

The crew’s glowing-in-the-dark orange sneakers, set against a pure deep-blue backdrop, was as weirdly mesmerizing a visual as anything put on stage or screen during the evening. — Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Clinamen @ The Park Avenue Armory Céleste Boursier-Mougenot’s Clinamen was mesmerizing in its simplicity. — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 28 Aug. 2026

Every bright spot in this mesmerizing cosmic chandelier is an individual star in the cluster. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026

But certain guessers are surprisingly astute in ways that are mesmerizing to watch and occasionally informative. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 July 2026

There's something mesmerizing about lakes with water so clear that boats appear to float in midair and fish seem suspended in glass. — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026

Step in and you’re transported to the seacoast of Italy by the cheerful Italian soundtrack, the mesmerizing murals and the vibrant yet relaxing setting. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 23 June 2026