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

From an entertainment standpoint, people are just so enthralled by the action. — Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026

Calm and witty, impassioned and informed, clear-eyed yet hopeful, Gloria enthralled them — and the entire audience — for almost two hours. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Lane’s acrobatic and seemingly effortless catches have enthralled a fan base obsessed with the idea of a dynamic homegrown receiving corps. — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

He was mesmerized by the whirlpool, enthralled by the cyclops scene, dazzled at Circe’s transfigurative powers. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026

With this type of marketing plan comes great expectations, even if Lane hasn't been enthralled in the hoopla. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Here was a team that played a beautiful, dominant style of soccer that enthralled the world and stymied opponents on its way to the World Cup final. — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

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