Mesmerize
Mesmerize is a verb meaning to capture the complete attention of someone or to hypnotize them. The term derives from the name of Franz Anton Mesmer (1734–1815), a German-born physician who proposed the theory of animal magnetism and practiced what was called mesmerism. The related noun mesmerism referred to his ideas and methods, and the adjective mesmerized describes someone who has been impacted in this way.
Historically, Mesmer’s techniques involved passing his hands over patients and using magnets or metallic instruments in
In contemporary English, mesmerize is most often used metaphorically to describe something that captivates or enchants