mesmerizable en · ADJ
Etymology
From mesmerize + -able.
Meanings
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Capable of being mesmerized.
The solid yet mesmerizable girls who fantasized, and still do, of being the muse to inspire songs of devotion, loves redemption and physical allure will climb into Wonderful Tonight as if it were that comfy pair of hip-hugging bell-bottoms with just the right amount of wear and sex appeal.
2007 November 11, “Songs of Devotion”, in New York Times:
- (archaic, of metals, usually) Capable of storing a hypnotic force.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mesmerisable | alternative | lexicographic | |
| more mesmerizable | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most mesmerizable | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |