Does Mesmerize Mean Fascinated?

If you're mesmerized, you are so fascinated by something, you can't look away. The mesmerized look in your eyes reveals that watching hockey seems to put you in a trance.

What does it mean to mesmerize someone?

: to hold the attention of (someone) entirely : to interest or amaze (someone) so much that nothing else is seen or noticed. See the full definition for mesmerize in the English Language Learners Dictionary. mesmerize.

What is the best definition for mesmerize?

to spellbind; fascinate. to compel by fascination. Also especially British, mes·mer·ise .