as in immersed
having the mind fixed on something
gave her speech to several hundred enthralled listeners
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as in fascinated
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
enthralled by the flickering fire in the hearth, we lost all track of time
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as in delighted
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
for years these master magicians have been enthralling audiences with their astounding illusions
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as in interested
to hold the attention of
a play that will enthrall you for two hours
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Recent Examples of enthralled
Mark Dee
may 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 May 2026
Today, many Christians remain enthralled by these stories, which fill in gaps from the New Testament and provide intriguing details of the lives and ministries of biblical figures.
—Christy Cobb, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
Then Atre and his friends would retire to their desks and go to work, focused, enthralled, relentless — ten, twelve, fourteen hours without pause — applying their energies to their various start-ups and inventions and business ideas.
—Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
How can a senator be so enthralled with the California Citizens Redistricting Commission concept in 2019, but then turn around in 2025 and toss its work into the trash bin?
—John Moorlach, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
In the fan park, Zachary Kincaid is enthralled.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Elvie Pepper was only three months old when she was enthralled by Liu’s performance on her grandparents’ television.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Kids appeared to be enthralled.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Two French soldiers carry the Infanta of Spain’s portrait to young Louis XIV, joined by Alejandro, a Spanish nobleman enthralled by science, colonization and the New World’s promises.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 11 May 2026
The trio is still enthralled by the pointed edges of post-punk that serve as the skeleton of most of their tracks.
—David Glickman, Pitchfork, 7 May 2026
As Delphi’s star rises, P Burke becomes enthralled by her and descends into a tech psychosis with disastrous consequences.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Metal’s been visiting the park for almost two decades and is still enthralled.
—Lucie Grace, TheWeek, 17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
And now, with his passing, along with McQueen and Malcolm — Brown’s famous three amigos who rode into our hearts and enthralled millions, are no more.
—Mark Dee
may 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 May 2026
Today, many Christians remain enthralled by these stories, which fill in gaps from the New Testament and provide intriguing details of the lives and ministries of biblical figures.
—Christy Cobb, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
Then Atre and his friends would retire to their desks and go to work, focused, enthralled, relentless — ten, twelve, fourteen hours without pause — applying their energies to their various start-ups and inventions and business ideas.
—Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
How can a senator be so enthralled with the California Citizens Redistricting Commission concept in 2019, but then turn around in 2025 and toss its work into the trash bin?
—John Moorlach, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
She's also enthralled by the sights of Madison Square Garden, according to Zortea.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
In the fan park, Zachary Kincaid is enthralled.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Elvie Pepper was only three months old when she was enthralled by Liu’s performance on her grandparents’ television.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Kids appeared to be enthralled.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Two French soldiers carry the Infanta of Spain’s portrait to young Louis XIV, joined by Alejandro, a Spanish nobleman enthralled by science, colonization and the New World’s promises.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 11 May 2026
The trio is still enthralled by the pointed edges of post-punk that serve as the skeleton of most of their tracks.
—David Glickman, Pitchfork, 7 May 2026
As Delphi’s star rises, P Burke becomes enthralled by her and descends into a tech psychosis with disastrous consequences.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Metal’s been visiting the park for almost two decades and is still enthralled.
—Lucie Grace, TheWeek, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthralled
Adjective
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Thereafter, Jupiter will appear to drop rapidly away from Venus, setting progressively earlier and becoming more and more deeply immersed in the bright evening twilight during the balance of June.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
5 June 2026
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Plan to become immersed in the music here, from crafting your own synth beats to playing instruments in a makeshift garage band.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Jim Jacoby, another Atlanta developer, was also fascinated by the Atlantic Steel property, leading their paths to intersect.—
Kelly Yamanouchi,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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He was fascinated by Fey's scar When Fey was 5 years old, she was attacked by a stranger while outside of her home in Upper Darby, Penn.—
Desiree Ossandon,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The Tates were delighted by their enforcers.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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King delighted fans with his memorable calls and nicknames.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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To my surprise, that interested him—most men wouldn’t have wanted to hear about it.—
Joyce Johnson,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
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Around the same time, Barwick and his then-student, Peter Haine, independently came up with a slightly different definition in order to answer a particular question in category theory that interested them.—
Konstantin Kakaes,
Quanta Magazine,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Standard Bank’s report argues that Africa’s high-net-worth individuals are often less focused on accumulating wealth than on protecting it.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
8 June 2026
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To keep focused, the author worked from a spacious, windowed study.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
8 June 2026
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Then take a ride on Shrek & Fiona’s Happily Ogre After to hear how an ogre and a princess were enchanted by love.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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But Crowther’s sleuthing determines that Joyce’s novel was a regular companion of hers, and she was particularly enchanted with Molly Bloom’s closing soliloquy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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For those discerning shoppers entranced not by fresh-off-the-runway finds (too common, too mass-produced), but, instead, garments with history and legacy embedded in their seams, these are holy grails.—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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When the British artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye’s work was exhibited at the New Museum in 2017, viewers were entranced by the way her paintings reflected the deep solitude of each of her subjects.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The New York Review of Books,
6 June 2026
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The Condé Nast Traveler team was particularly intrigued by the film's locations, which range from New York to the Dominican Republic.—
Ruchira Sharma,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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He was intrigued by the title and took it home.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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“Enthralled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthralled. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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