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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
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 Rather suddenly, there’s been a vibe shift around artificial intelligence, the tech that’s hypnotized Wall Street and inspired cultish devotion across Silicon Valley over the past three years. — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypnotized
  1. engaged
  2. fascinated
  3. interested
  4. enchanted
  5. intrigued
  6. mesmerized
  7. involved
  8. conscious
Adjective
  • Smythson Bride-To-Be Soho Notebook Wedding season may be coming to a close, but this notebook is a perfect gift to help give engaged couples a place to plan out their nuptials for the coming year.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Families speak not only about how their children are more engaged in school, but happier and more hopeful about their future.
    — Grant Oliphant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of engaged
Verb
  • Cronenberg is fascinated by a body that is taken apart and reimagined.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
  • However, rather than the courageous grand duchesses who fought for the freedom of their people far away, the author was fascinated by the suffragette movement of the 1910s.
    — Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of fascinated
Adjective
  • Analysts also noted that a private equity buyer would eliminate any potential conflict concerns and could be most interested to ride the stock's momentum.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Kelley is much more interested in Taylor’s appetites—for food, for men, for feuds—than in the nuances of her acting.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of interested
Verb
  • Pop music is enchanted with electric guitar this year between the Charli XCX and Olivia Rodrigo rock albums.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
  • At first spritz, you’re instantly enchanted and uplifted by sparkling, tart notes of pomelo and yuzu.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 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
  • Near the start of the year, Lindsay Clancy, the woman at the center of the criminal trial in Massachusetts that has mesmerized many chambers of social media, filed a civil action against eight health-care providers and facilities.
    — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026
  • He was mesmerized by the whirlpool, enthralled by the cyclops scene, dazzled at Circe’s transfigurative powers.
    — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of mesmerized
Adjective
  • Shortly thereafter, Arévalo became involved in academic and peace-building organizations.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Running back Derrick Henry is going to be heavily involved in everything the Ravens do.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of involved
Adjective
  • The usual crowd here, though, is the design-conscious traveler, along with couples looking for more character than the usual glass-tower Tokyo hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • As surgeons worked behind her ear, Peasley listened to the music and remained conscious throughout the procedure.
    — Marlee Ginter, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of conscious

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“Hypnotized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypnotized. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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