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
Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Maunder, enthralled, would devote the rest of his life to the study of the Sun.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Real Madrid against Barcelona is often described as the biggest game in club football, with everyone involved always super motivated and everyone watching usually completely enthralled.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Maybe none of this would have worked if the Bay Area weren’t so enthralled by startup culture.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Some parents say their children were simply enthralled by the bright, pop aesthetic of the movie and too young to understand its layered cultural references.
—Claire Wang, NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025
Selig-Prieb was enthralled with a youth baseball field next to the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, which opened in 1994, Duckett told the Journal Sentinel.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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
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
Weeks later, Max is still enthralled by his new sister.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Maunder, enthralled, would devote the rest of his life to the study of the Sun.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Real Madrid against Barcelona is often described as the biggest game in club football, with everyone involved always super motivated and everyone watching usually completely enthralled.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Maybe none of this would have worked if the Bay Area weren’t so enthralled by startup culture.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Some parents say their children were simply enthralled by the bright, pop aesthetic of the movie and too young to understand its layered cultural references.
—Claire Wang, NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025
Selig-Prieb was enthralled with a youth baseball field next to the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, which opened in 1994, Duckett told the Journal Sentinel.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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
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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After spending a quarter-century in journalism covering politics and foreign affairs, Oppenheim, who also wrote the Netflix miniseries Zero Day, explains he’s always been fascinated by the way institutions handle crises and respond under pressure.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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Dreams are a concept that humans have been fascinated with deciphering for thousands of years.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Yet there also were visible moments where Gordon’s explosion, the hops that spoiled and delighted us, didn’t look the same.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
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While many dogs can jump onto the couch with ease (and take up far more space than necessary), a two-legged canine has delighted internet viewers with her unusual way of getting comfy.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Tommaso di Lampedusa’s novel, which looks at the unification of Italy from the perspective of a 20th-century writer, had a modernity that interested me.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
9 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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The company’s cuts are the latest in a long line of efforts to make Amazon more efficient and focused, said Neil Saunders, managing director of GlobalData, in a note to investors Monday.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Yoon believes that by being so focused on product and not compromising on innovation has resulted in high customer loyalty, which in turn has helped fuel sustained growth.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And to those of you who are new, I'm enchanted to meet you.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Like millions of viewers, Rashad Raisani grew enchanted with Music City through watching the soapy nighttime drama Nashville, which captivated fans during its 2012-2018 run and led to a major tourism boom in Nashville and interest in country music.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Spider Create Beauty Since the beginning of time, the eight-legged ones have entranced us with their ability to create something from nothing.—
Kate Siber,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
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Kravitz remembers going to the home Tyson shared with her husband Miles Davis and being entranced by the jazz legend’s closet.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Archaeologist Mechael Osband said the column drums were laid along a path in the village, which intrigued excavators.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The results, at the crossroads between fashion and art, intrigued Murakami.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Enthralled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthralled. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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