Synonyms of enthralled

enthralled 1 of 2

adjective

as in immersed

having the mind fixed on something

gave her speech to several hundred enthralled listeners

Synonyms & Similar Words

• immersed
• focused
• absorbed
• interested
• engrossed
• rapt
• engaged
• attentive
• intrigued
• observant
• all ears
• intent
• deep
• involved
• mesmerized
• watchful
• hypnotized
• conscious
• alive
• wide-awake
• alert
• open-eyed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distracted
• absent
• inattentive
• abstracted
• unfocused
• oblivious
• absentminded
• preoccupied
• lost
• unabsorbed
• dreamy
• remote
• foggy
• hazy
• disinterested
• uninterested
• apathetic
• inobservant
• daydreaming
• faraway

enthralled

2 of 2

verb

past tense of enthrall

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fascinated
• enchanted
• mesmerized
• thrilled
• spellbound
• gripped
• hypnotized
• arrested
• entranced
• enraptured
• caught up
• bedazzled
• charmed
• engrossed
• bewitched
• involved
• engaged
• beguiled
• absorbed

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delighted
• entranced
• fascinated
• pleased
• enraptured
• transported
• satisfied
• enchanted
• ravished
• carried away
• raptured
• rapped
• captivated
• charmed
• excited
• knocked dead
• gratified
• gladdened
• knocked one's socks off
• bewitched
• elated
• stirred
• exhilarated

3

as in interested

to hold the attention of

a play that will enthrall you for two hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interested
• intrigued
• fascinated
• immersed
• occupied
• involved
• attracted
• engrossed
• gripped
• busied
• engaged
• enchanted
• bemused
• absorbed
• distracted
• captivated
• enwrapped
• preoccupied
• mesmerized
• obsessed
• charmed
• caught up
• caught one's eye
• bewitched
• hypnotized
• beguiled
• allured
• monopolized
• hogged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bored
• tired
• wearied
• jaded
• palled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of enthralled

Adjective

Rochelle worked there as an assistant to the principal, and was less enthralled with the idea of Alex following his father’s path. — Michael Silver, New York Times, 23 June 2026

But Caldwell is more enthralled by what’s possible at the restaurant level. — John Kell, Fortune, 17 June 2026

Federal agents were more enthralled with the publicity-seeking Capone. — Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026

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

Everything was built from scratch as MLS tried to carve out a spot in an American sports landscape enthralled by Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls and the Dallas Cowboys’ glory years. — Kamran Nia july 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

As much as he was enthralled by the wine business, his career took some serious turns out of it. — Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

He was enthralled by Helga Monson de Kansky. — Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

Many people who met Nijinsky were enthralled by that curious face. — Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

Tunisia, a national team enthralled in chaos, has already been eliminated with two losses. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026

More than 50 years after hip-hop’s inception, Freddy is enthralled by its endurance and his place in it. — Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 22 June 2026

Christian Pulisic had an assist in a stellar first-half playmaking performance for the Americans, who enthralled their Southern California fans with an aggressive attack while streaking to a 3-0 halftime lead — the team’s largest in any World Cup game. — Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026

As riders make their way on the Rip Roarin’ Falls, they’ll be enthralled by the mystery of the mill and encounter various surprises along the way. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 9 June 2026