Absorbed and Mesmerized

Absorbed

Absorbed adjective - Having the mind fixed on something.
Usage example: Lori was so absorbed in her book that she didn't hear the bell ring

Mesmerized and absorbed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mesmerized" instead an adjective "Absorbed".

Mesmerized

Mesmerized adjective - Having your attention fixated as though by a spell.

Absorbed and mesmerized are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Absorbed" instead an adjective "Mesmerized".

Nearby Words: mesmerizing, mesmerised, mesmerism
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