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
John Moorlach, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Miles Socha, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
Whether Murphy’s branding is strong enough to keep people enthralled is the big question.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Our 8-year-old tester—who happens to be a devoted fan of the Ninjago series—was enthralled by the dragon’s cool features.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
The Shah was enthralled by colossal structures as symbols of control.
—Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Classical When Franz Liszt was at the zenith of his fame in the nineteenth century, his fans were so enthralled by his good looks and talent that his mere presence created an atmosphere of mass hysteria.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Katherine Spies became enthralled with flying in her youth attending big air shows — leading her to a career as a Marine Corps helicopter pilot at Camp Pendleton and in combat service in Afghanistan.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers is not enthralled with the way the team has handled his contract status.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Not everyone has been enthralled by this development.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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
He was enthralled to discover how the legendary couturier translated very severe and austere lines into light and supple garments, meticulously choosing the right fabrics and putting air between them and the wearer.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
Whether Murphy’s branding is strong enough to keep people enthralled is the big question.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Our 8-year-old tester—who happens to be a devoted fan of the Ninjago series—was enthralled by the dragon’s cool features.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
The Shah was enthralled by colossal structures as symbols of control.
—Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Classical When Franz Liszt was at the zenith of his fame in the nineteenth century, his fans were so enthralled by his good looks and talent that his mere presence created an atmosphere of mass hysteria.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Katherine Spies became enthralled with flying in her youth attending big air shows — leading her to a career as a Marine Corps helicopter pilot at Camp Pendleton and in combat service in Afghanistan.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers is not enthralled with the way the team has handled his contract status.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Not everyone has been enthralled by this development.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthralled
Adjective
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Whatever else is true, reporting suggests that the alleged killer — 22-year-old Tyler Robinson — was deeply immersed in the online world.—
Tyler Johnson,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Gripp became immersed in the time-intensive world of tamale making.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Her discovery, her self-creation, her passion, and emergence as an artist felt braided with what had originally fascinated me about paint-making.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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Known for roles in Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian, Giancarlo admits that antagonists have always fascinated him because of their complexity.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The interaction delighted Kate's followers, who commented on his presence and received a wave from off-camera.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Guillermo Del Toro’s appearance alongside actor Shin Yeeun particularly delighted audiences and generated significant social media attention.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This professional and human aspect really interested me.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Since his death more than two hundred years ago, Christophe’s tragic story has interested a broad array of playwrights, artists, novelists, and filmmakers across the world.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Janney's role as the high school guidance counselor who is more focused on writing her erotic novel than on her students is one in a long list of acting credits.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Stege Bojer is taking a focused yet flexible approach to Weirloom’s future.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dazzled by his older brother’s newfound status as a media sensation, Sheen decided to try acting, too, and was immediately enchanted by the cinematic qualities of being a celebrity.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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But to truly understand what enchanted the Fitzgeralds—and continues to allure visitors—go beyond the hotel and explore Antibes.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In Ruidoso, New Mexico, the pounding hooves of racehorses have entranced crowds from across Texas and New Mexico every summer, pumping in millions of dollars from the All-American Derby, Oaks and Futurity races and the steady hum of seasonal jobs that carry this mountain village.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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While Washington and Silicon Valley have become entranced by the idea of superintelligent AI, or artificial general intelligence, China has focused on steady, iterative progress and widespread adoption, especially in robotics.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Film fans will be intrigued by the silent-era gem Frankenstein, from 1910.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Although Ed may have been intrigued by Jorgensen’s life, this, along with Richard Speck’s role in the series, seems more of a fetishization and misplaced preoccupation in a narrative having nothing to do with transgender people.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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