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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypnotized
  1. fascinated
  2. engaged
  3. enchanted
  4. interested
  5. intrigued
  6. involved
  7. conscious
Verb
  • What fascinated me about the book is how everybody is part of this drive that this woman had.
    Adam Moss, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
  • As a young child, Johnson was fascinated by books.
    Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of fascinated
Adjective
  • Compared to 21 to 25-year-old workers in 2018, today's Gen Z feels 11 percent more stressed, 9 percent more overwhelmed, 8 percent less happy, 8 percent less engaged and 5 percent less successful.
    Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
  • By ensuring leaders model accountability and communicate clear organizational values, companies can create environments where employees feel respected and engaged.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of engaged
Verb
  • Beautiful Art Deco buildings, characterized by their streamlined elegance and bold geometry, have enchanted cities worldwide for nearly a century.
    Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The Royal Shakespeare Company enchanted on their Chicago return.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of enchanted
Adjective
  • Investors were not at all interested in a product centered around mental health, and this made the Calm app a hard sell.
    Renée Onque,Mickey Todiwala, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The Investment Fund is said to be interested in investing some $1 billion in PGA Tour Enterprises, in exchange for a 6% stake.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of interested
Adjective
  • Teams are very intrigued to have some of their lead evaluators head over to Europe to get eyes on him and see what’s happening.
    Sam Vecenie, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Hager said seductively in a video before the camera cut to Tamburello, who pulled an intrigued face.
    Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
Definition of intrigued
Adjective
  • According to police, the incident occurred during a birthday party, in which the four suspects allegedly entered the residence and became involved in an altercation before shots were fired.
    Danny Tow, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Swinney is less involved legislatively but plenty vocal.
    Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of involved
Adjective
  • As an immigrant teen trying to assimilate when his family moved to New York, Stan badly wanted to fit in, but was deeply conscious of his ‘otherness’.
    Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
  • His office said Netanyahu, 75, was in good condition and fully conscious after the conclusion of his prostate surgery.
    Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of conscious
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