transfixed

trans·fix

T0317400 (trăns-fĭks′)tr.v. trans·fixed, trans·fix·ing, trans·fix·es 1. To render motionless, as with terror, amazement, or awe: We were transfixed by the beauty of the bird.2. To pierce or impale with a pointed weapon or object.

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[Latin trānsfīgere, trānsfīx- : trāns-, trans- + fīgere, to pierce, fasten; see dhīg^w- in Indo-European roots.]

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trans·fix′ion (-fĭk′shən) n.

transfixed

(trænsˈfɪkst) adjrendered motionless, esp from horror or shock

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transfixed - having your attention fixated as though by a spellfascinated, hypnotised, hypnotized, mesmerised, mesmerized, spellbound, spell-boundenchanted - influenced as by charms or incantations

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