mesmeric

[mez-mer-ik, mes-]

mes·mer·ic

[mez-mer-ik, mes-]
adjective
1.
produced by mesmerism; hypnotic.
2.
compelling; fascinating.

Origin:
1820–30; mesmer(ism) + -ic

mes·mer·i·cal·ly, adverb
un·mes·mer·ic, adjective
un·mes·mer·i·cal·ly, adverb
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mesmeric (mɛzˈmɛrɪk)
 
adj
1.  holding (someone) as if spellbound
2.  of or relating to mesmerism
 
mesmerically
 
adv

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