transfix
To render motionless, by arousing terror, amazement or aweTo render motionless, by arousing terror, amazement or awe.
» I was transfixed.
Meaning
3 senses(transitive)To render motionless, by arousing terror, amazement or awe.
verblüffen, in Erstaunen versetzen, in Ehrfurcht versetzen
to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe
(transitive)To pierce with a sharp pointed weapon.
durchbohren, durchstechen
пронза́тьpronzátʹ
pierce with a sharp stake or point
(transitive)To fix or impale.
fixieren, aufspießen
Examples
14 sentencesI was transfixed.
Tom was transfixed by Mary's beauty.
He was transfixed by her beauty.
deEr war von ihrer Schönheit hingerissen. — raggione
She stared at the painting, transfixed.
deSie starrte reglos das Gemälde an. — mhr
He stared at the painting, transfixed.
deEr starrte reglos das Gemälde an. — mhr
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 3
Origin
From Middle French transfixer, from Old French transfixer, from Latin transfigō (“to piercFrom Middle French transfixer, from Old French transfixer, from Latin transfigō (“to pierce through”), from trans- (“through”) + figō (“to pierce”).
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Forms
transfixes, transfixing, transfixed, transfixed| Base form | transfix · to transfix |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | transfixes |
| Present participle | transfixing |
| Past simple | transfixed |
| Past participle | transfixed |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
6 synonymsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle