mesmeric

adjective

mes·​mer·​ic mez-ˈmer-ik How to pronounce mesmeric (audio)
also mes-
1
: of, relating to, or induced by mesmerism
2
: fascinating, irresistible
mesmerically
mez-ˈmer-i-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce mesmeric (audio)
also mes-
adverb

Examples of mesmeric in a Sentence

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The white-boy percussiveness of his rap is mesmeric. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026 Every inch of the pop star was covered in a mesmeric yellow, black and red swirl that looked like animal print on acid. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026 As has so often been the case throughout his career, all roads led to the mesmeric magician to provide the sparkle in Qatar. — John Muller, New York Times, 6 June 2026 At any other time, Rasputin’s mesmeric power might have been harmless, yet another example of a country’s thirst for the occult. — Gerard Degroot, Air Mail, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mesmeric

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French mesmérique, from Franz mesmer + -ique -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mesmeric was in 1829

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“Mesmeric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mesmeric. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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