Mesmerised

Synonyms for "mesmerised" (7 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (2)

Adjective(2 words)
fascinatedhypnotised

Strong matches (2)

Adjective(2 words)
hypnotizedmesmerized

Related words (3)

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: fascinated, hypnotised, hypnotized, mesmerized, spell-bound.
  • Sentence evidence is available for mesmerised, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from wordnet.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "mesmerised".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "mesmerised"

Keep "mesmerised" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "mesmerised" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "mesmerised", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "mesmerised" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

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Sample sentences

3 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

"He's going to eat an apple!" No sooner had Mary uttered these words and pointed at Tom, who was already posing theatrically with the fruit held out to himself as if it were Yorick's skull, than the room all at once fell silent. Everyone was looking on, mesmerised, not daring to breathe. Tom had never before even touched an apple: no one had ever managed to make the fruit seem palatable to him, or even managed to get one within a few metres of him. But now, to prove his love to Mary, Tom had taken the apple, as Adam had from Eve's hand, and the last remaining moments of his life of virtue were slipping away.

Source: tatoeba (8856094)

I sat as if mesmerised while I received this staggering proposal, which the extraordinary personage beside me made in the matter-of-fact tone of one who is asking another to undertake the posting of a letter.

Source: tatoeba (11689725)

Tom was mesmerised.

Source: tatoeba (11966221)

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "mesmerised"?

Closest matches include fascinated, hypnotised, hypnotized, mesmerized, spell-bound.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "mesmerised"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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