transfixed

Meanings

• adjective

  Fixed or held in a state of wonder or fascination, unable to move or act.

  - "The audience was transfixed by the magician's performance."
  - "The hiker was transfixed by the beauty of the landscape."

• verb

  To hold or keep someone's attention completely.

  - "The sunset transfixed the painter's gaze."
  - "The story transfixed the reader's attention."

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Synonyms

enthralled , entranced , hypnotized , mesmerized , rapt

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with transfixed
fixed , perplexed , mixed , complexed

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Variants

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transfix , transfixed , transfixes , transfixing , transfixion , transfixions

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Forms

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transfixes, transfixing, transfixedly

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Etymology

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From the Latin transfiguro, meaning 'to change in form,' from trans- 'across' + figuro 'to shape'. The word 'transfixed' comes from the idea of being so captivated or fascinated by something that one is unable to move or act.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'transfixed' is often used in science to describe the state of a material when it has been changed into a different form, such as when a metal is transfixed by being dipped in molten wax.

2. In the novel 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, Heathcliff is described as being transfixed by his love for Catherine.

3. The term 'transfixed' is also used in psychology to describe a state of being so absorbed in a task that one is unaware of one's surroundings or of the passage of time.

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Related Concepts

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1. fascinated: A state of being completely absorbed or captivated by something. Fascinated is a synonym for transfixed.

2. enchanted: A state of being under the spell or charm of something. Enchanted is similar in meaning to transfixed.

3. entranced: A state of being so absorbed or captivated by something that one is unaware of one's surroundings. Entranced is similar in meaning to transfixed.

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Culture

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Transfixed has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to describe a state of awe, wonder, or fascination. In art, transfixed is often used to depict a moment of intense emotion or contemplation. In literature, transfixed is used to describe a character's reaction to a powerful experience or to set a mood of suspense or tension. In music, transfixed is used to describe a feeling of being lost in the moment or of being completely captivated by a song.

How to Memorize "transfixed"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize transfixed, imagine being so captivated by something that you are unable to move or act. Picture yourself in a state of awe or wonder, completely absorbed by the experience.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize transfixed, associate it with a powerful emotional experience or a moment of intense fascination. Think of a time when you were completely captivated by something and use that memory to help remember the meaning of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize transfixed using mnemonics, create a phrase or acronym that helps you remember the meaning. For example, 'Transfixed: Totally Absorbed, Riveted, Fixed, Immersed, Captivated, Enthralled, X-traordinary'.

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