C1verbemotionsarts
US/trænsˈfɪks/
UK/trænsˈfɪks/
to make someone so shocked, interested or afraid that they cannot move or look away
In context
The children sat transfixed by the water puppet show.
I stood transfixed as the wave rose higher and higher.
The final scene of the film transfixed the whole audience.
Words that go with transfix
verb + preposition
- transfixed byThe whole country was transfixed by the rescue.
- transfixed withShe was transfixed with fear and couldn't speak.
verb + adverb
- stand transfixedVisitors often stand transfixed in front of the huge painting.
- sit transfixedThe kids sat transfixed in front of the TV.
- watch transfixedMillions watched transfixed as the rocket lifted off.