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
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
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2026
Jane is a deeply unwell woman, enthralled by the lavish lives of the wealthy and consumed by the idealistic fairy tales of her childhood.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Kick-off was barely an hour away, an FA Cup fifth-round glamour tie against Chelsea that would leave a huge global TV audience enthralled, but one player after another did the rounds, signing every shirt, match programme, ball or scrap of paper that was eagerly thrust in front of them.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
His journal suggested he was enthralled by an AI chatbot.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
Your 2nd House of Accounting is enthralled by today’s Mercury-Venus conjunction!
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
One by one, residents who’d been enthralled by ISIS’s message tried to escape the city.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Zabski became enthralled with pizza as a 12-year-old making it for his church fair in West Haven, has become an expert in all facets of the food brought here from Italy in the 1900s.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
Pasha was especially enthralled by the restaurant industry from a young age.
—Claire Ballor
staff Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
For several years now, The Rookie fans have been enthralled by the slow-burn romance between show’s most popular couple, Tim Bradford (Eric Winter) and Lucy Chen (Melissa O’Neil), nickname Chenford.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2026
Jane is a deeply unwell woman, enthralled by the lavish lives of the wealthy and consumed by the idealistic fairy tales of her childhood.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Kick-off was barely an hour away, an FA Cup fifth-round glamour tie against Chelsea that would leave a huge global TV audience enthralled, but one player after another did the rounds, signing every shirt, match programme, ball or scrap of paper that was eagerly thrust in front of them.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
His journal suggested he was enthralled by an AI chatbot.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
Your 2nd House of Accounting is enthralled by today’s Mercury-Venus conjunction!
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
One by one, residents who’d been enthralled by ISIS’s message tried to escape the city.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Zabski became enthralled with pizza as a 12-year-old making it for his church fair in West Haven, has become an expert in all facets of the food brought here from Italy in the 1900s.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
Pasha was especially enthralled by the restaurant industry from a young age.
—Claire Ballor
staff Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthralled
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The sequence of events that led to Wilson’s murder, and ultimately, Armstrong’s conviction, is told through interviews with Austin police detectives and Travis County prosecutors, and by myself and others who became immersed in the tragedy through our work.—
Ian Dille,
Outside,
13 Mar. 2026
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And while there is an element of social anxiety after so many kids grew up in lockdown, that urge to connect, to feel immersed in an experience, is stronger than ever.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Moore was a silent film star who was fascinated by dolls and doll houses as a youngster.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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In the story, a fictional scientist, Dobb, studies personoid theology and is fascinated by their struggles to understand the nature of their creator, leading to their eventual rejection of Dobb as a deity.—
Dimitris Tsementzis,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Two weeks before Quinn and Jack Hughes joined Storrie for his opening monologue on Saturday Night Live, many Heated Rivalry fans would have been delighted by the collision of two worlds.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2026
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Running through Reiner's pantheon of successful films, Crystal described a vibrant artist and passionate activist whose wit and comedy delighted audiences for decades.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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These stories are not only fun to read, but also provide valuable information about ideas that interested early Christians.—
Christy Cobb,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2026
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The character that interested me was (his alter ego) Norman Osborn.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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The housing bill has also taken a backseat, at least in terms of media coverage and discussion, as Republicans have been more focused on national voter ID legislation.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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Our clients can remain confident that our mission and leadership remain entirely focused on their success.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
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Irvi was enchanted and unnerved by Oaxaca’s clear blue skies, unmarred by skyscrapers.—
Caitlin Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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Along with the clear Bowie and Orbison inspiration, the album’s influences reflect the tastes of someone recently enchanted by the romance of California.—
Millan Verma,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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As Laurel Ellis in the nighttime drama, Schofield entranced Clayton Farlow, played by Howard Keel.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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He’d been entranced by the big rolls of paper and the long sheets of it running through the air, from one part of the press to another.—
Beth Gardiner,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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But when the 11-year-old came across it on his social media feed, he was intrigued.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Director Genki Kawamura’s ominous feature might well be the ultimate headtrip, and we’re intrigued.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Enthralled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthralled. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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