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
Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2024
Annie Morris, Timothy Taylor Gallery Annie Morris's Stack 8, Cobalt Turquoise (2024) enthralled us all at this year’s show.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Some 75 years after the term was coined, mid-century modern architecture and design has been embraced by a new generation of enthusiasts, a cohort enthralled by a motif that had its genesis in the near-limitless optimism of the American post-war period.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
You will not be necessarily be enlightened, empowered, or enthralled by all of Gladiator II.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
The Sphere, which illuminates Las Vegas’ skyline and has enthralled Sin City guests, will open a second attraction in Abu Dhabi.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
When Paul Litchfield was tasked by Reebok owner Paul Fireman to create something fresh for the basketball market, Litchfield, his team and an outside industrial design firm landed on a concept that has enthralled the sport for 35 years, the Reebok Pump.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
When Farmscape brought in all its equipment to start removing the lawns, Early was enthralled.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
But Americans are also particularly enthralled by some enduring myths about milk.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024
Verb
He's just enthralled with everyone around him.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2024
Annie Morris, Timothy Taylor Gallery Annie Morris's Stack 8, Cobalt Turquoise (2024) enthralled us all at this year’s show.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Some 75 years after the term was coined, mid-century modern architecture and design has been embraced by a new generation of enthusiasts, a cohort enthralled by a motif that had its genesis in the near-limitless optimism of the American post-war period.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
You will not be necessarily be enlightened, empowered, or enthralled by all of Gladiator II.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
The Sphere, which illuminates Las Vegas’ skyline and has enthralled Sin City guests, will open a second attraction in Abu Dhabi.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
When Paul Litchfield was tasked by Reebok owner Paul Fireman to create something fresh for the basketball market, Litchfield, his team and an outside industrial design firm landed on a concept that has enthralled the sport for 35 years, the Reebok Pump.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
When Farmscape brought in all its equipment to start removing the lawns, Early was enthralled.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
But Americans are also particularly enthralled by some enduring myths about milk.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthralled
Verb
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What fascinated me about the book is how everybody is part of this drive that this woman had.—
Adam Moss,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2024
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As a young child, Johnson was fascinated by books.—
Calvin Tomkins,
The New Yorker,
9 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Beautiful Art Deco buildings, characterized by their streamlined elegance and bold geometry, have enchanted cities worldwide for nearly a century.—
Maya Chawla,
Architectural Digest,
16 Dec. 2024
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The Royal Shakespeare Company enchanted on their Chicago return.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The findings intrigued physicist Richard Taylor of the University of Oregon, whose work over the last 20 years includes analyzing fractal patterns in the paintings of Jackson Pollock.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
30 Dec. 2024
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As a bourbon reviewer who enjoys the flavor of spirits but has always been easily prone to hangovers, Eric Burke was intrigued.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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In another photo, the trio of ladies were immersed in conversation, as was Chalamet, and all four stars were smiling.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Some tea bags release billions of tiny plastic particles when immersed in hot water, creating tea that can harm your health and increase your risk of cancer—but not all tea is equally as dangerous.—
Hatty Willmoth,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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At the time, at least 15 other teams also were interested in the 6-foot-2, 200-pound receiver from Missouri State.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Fans interested in buying tickets will need to sign up for the band’s presale on Ticketmaster.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That slides into the date previously occupied by Matt Reeves The Batman sequel, which is currently untitled.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Dec. 2024
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The century-old watchmaker stopped operations when the Soviets occupied East Germany post-WWII.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The bicyclist was transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center with critical injuries, and has since died, the report stated.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2025
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The unidentified victim was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries to the chest and hand, Josef said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Enthralled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthralled. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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