What is the meaning of transfixed?

verb

• To render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe.
  • usage: "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra"
  • synonyms: fascinate, transfix, grip, spellbind
• Pierce with a sharp stake or point.
  • usage: "impale a shrimp on a skewer"
  • synonyms: transfix, impale, empale, spike

adjective

• Having your attention fixated as though by a spell.
  • synonyms: fascinated, hypnotized, hypnotised, mesmerized, mesmerised, spellbound, spell-bound