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mes·mer·ic
/
mɛzˈmɛr
ɪk, mɛs-
/
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[
mez-
mer
-ik, mes-
]
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adjective
1.
produced by
mesmerism
; hypnotic.
2.
compelling; fascinating.
Origin:
1820–30;
mesmer(ism)
+
-ic
Related forms
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
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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