Meaning of the word mesmerism in English
What does mesmerism mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
mesmerism
US /ˈmez.mər.ɪ.zəm/
UK /ˈmez.mər.ɪ.zəm/
Noun
1.
the captivating or hypnotic appeal of a person or thing
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The speaker's mesmerism held the audience spellbound.
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She possessed a natural mesmerism that drew people to her.
2.
hypnotism; the practice of inducing a trance-like state
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The doctor used mesmerism to help the patient relax.
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He studied the history of mesmerism and its early practitioners.
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