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mesmeric

adjective mes·mer·ic \mez-ˈmer-ik also mes-\

Definition of MESMERIC

1

: of, relating to, or induced by mesmerism

2

: fascinating, irresistible

— mes·mer·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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First Known Use of MESMERIC

1829

Rhymes with MESMERIC

chimeric, choleric, enteric, generic, Homeric, numeric

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