Meeslepend
Example: Het concert was zo meeslepend dat niemand nog kon stilzitten.
Definition
"Meeslepend" is an adjective describing music or performances that are captivating and emotionally engaging, causing the audience to be deeply absorbed and moved, as in the phrase 'The concert was so meeslepend that no one could sit still.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "meeslepend" comes from the verb 'meeslepen,' which means to drag or sweep along. Originally, it described a physical action, but over time it evolved metaphorically to describe something that emotionally 'sweeps along' or captivates its audience.
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"Meeslepend" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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