gorgonized
/ˈɡɔrɡənaɪzd/
adjective
- Stunned, paralyzed, or mesmerized, as if turned to stone.
- She felt gorgonized when she saw the famous actor walk in.
- The audience was gorgonized by the performer's incredible skill.
- He stood gorgonized by the shocking news.
Synonyms
verb
- Past tense of gorgonize: had a paralyzing or mesmerizing effect on someone.
- The unexpected announcement gorgonized the entire staff.
- Her speech gorgonized the room into complete silence.
- The ancient legend says the monster gorgonized all who looked at it.