Verbs of Evoking Emotions - Verbs for Evoking Delight

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to evoking delight such as "impress", "charm", and "mesmerize".

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Verbs of Evoking Emotions

to make someone satisfied or happy

Ex: The artist painted a beautiful portrait to please her client .

to bring pleasure or joy to someone

Ex: The colorful fireworks display delighted spectators on New Year 's Eve .

to give a person happiness, fulfillment, or satisfaction

Ex: Winning the competition gratified her after years of hard work and dedication .

to make someone admire and respect one

Ex: Her knowledge and expertise in the subject impressed the professor .
to charm [verb]

to captivate someone with appeal or attractiveness

Ex: Her warm smile and friendly personality charmed her new coworkers .

to attract or tempt someone, particularly by offering or showing something appealing

Ex: Her captivating smile and warm personality allured people to her effortlessly .

to attract someone by being irresistibly appealing

Ex: The charming character of the old town captivated visitors with its historical charm .

to capture someone's attention and interest completely, in a way that they forget about everything else

Ex: The stunning artwork in the gallery mesmerized visitors , drawing them into its beauty .

to make someone happy by doing what they want or giving them what they desire

Ex: She satisfied her parents by achieving top grades in her exams .

to strongly attract someone and make them interested and excited

Ex: Her captivating storytelling enchanted the audience .

to attract someone completely, making them deeply interested

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to fill someone with intense delight or joy

Ex: The scent of the blooming flowers enraptured passersby , filling them with happiness .

to impress or surprise someone greatly with remarkable talent or charm

Ex: The scientist 's groundbreaking discoveries dazzled the academic community .