Meaning of the word mesmerized in English

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mesmerized

US /ˈmɛz.mə.raɪzd/
UK /ˈmɛz.mə.raɪzd/

Adjective

having one's attention completely captured; fascinated or hypnotized

Example:
The children were completely mesmerized by the magician's tricks.
She stood there, mesmerized by the beauty of the sunset.