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adjective

Definition of hypnotizednext
as in mesmerized

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hypnotized

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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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  1. fascinated
  2. engaged
  3. enchanted
  4. interested
  5. intrigued
  6. involved
  7. conscious
Verb
  • As a young child, Johnson was fascinated by books.
    Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Pop culture has been fascinated with revisiting the music and fashion of the late ’90s and early 2000s for much of the past year.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of fascinated
Adjective
  • Now in their 30s, Bieber is married to model Hailey Bieber, and Gomez recently became engaged to music producer Benny Blanco.
    Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • By creating a supportive, educated and engaged environment, leaders can seamlessly embed wellness into the workplace routine.
    John Graham Harper, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of engaged
Verb
  • Taylor Swift has enchanted fans again.
    Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The song radiates good energy and the late Mayfield’s vocals have enchanted so many in the past half-decade since its release.
    Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of enchanted
Adjective
  • Reports had suggested that the Jazz aren't interested in trading Kessler, but a lot can happen from now till early February.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Most of these shows aren't interested in hiring them again anyway.
    Emma Bowman, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of interested
Adjective
  • Hager said seductively in a video before the camera cut to Tamburello, who pulled an intrigued face.
    Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
  • Watching an early appearance of Melanie on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson only left me more intrigued about her ambivalent relationship toward fame: How could the same person be so confident and charismatic behind a guitar, but so diffident and uncomfortable chatting with Carson?
    Joseph Fenity, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2024
Definition of intrigued
Adjective
  • Complicating matters is that this friend and I are on a competitive team together at school, and her parents are closely involved.
    James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The tension escalated further when Pickens became involved in a scuffle with Browns cornerback Greg Newsome during the game's final play.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of involved
Adjective
  • Soft Goat Cashmere Soft Goat delivers on both conscious and affordable investment pieces with a plush feel.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Anonymous Content is still seeking international expansion but is conscious of the state of the economy.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of conscious
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