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
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
Such videos have been popular on platforms like TikTok, YouTube and Instagram — where viewers have been enthralled by the high-stakes and personal stories of people who decided to ride out the storm.
—Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 11 Oct. 2024
David was also enthralled to meet the famed Norwegian adventurer Thor Heyerdahl in Italy.
—Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
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
Such videos have been popular on platforms like TikTok, YouTube and Instagram — where viewers have been enthralled by the high-stakes and personal stories of people who decided to ride out the storm.
—Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 11 Oct. 2024
David was also enthralled to meet the famed Norwegian adventurer Thor Heyerdahl in Italy.
—Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthralled
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As a young child, Johnson was fascinated by books.Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Scientists have been fascinated by hailstone formation for decades, specifically how these icy spheres develop inside storm clouds.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
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Taylor Swift has enchanted fans again.Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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The song radiates good energy and the late Mayfield’s vocals have enchanted so many in the past half-decade since its release.Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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But the Mets had indicated to Holmes during their meeting with him that they were intrigued by his potential as a starting pitcher.Will Sammon, The Athletic, 7 Dec. 2024
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If the hostel employee was intrigued by this unidentified man, then so were many others who caught a better glimpse of him.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Because of this, absorbed sunlight isn’t reradiated in every direction equally but in some directions more than others.Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2024
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Chemical sunscreen, also called absorbed sunscreen, works by absorbing the UV rays, converting them to heat and releasing them from the body.Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 7 July 2024
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And they should be immersed in the interviewing process to find the best person for the job.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Crowne has spent the last 35 years immersed in the music and event industry, first as a touring musician and then settling down as a concert promoter and venue owner.Monica Hooper, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Most of these shows aren't interested in hiring them again anyway.Emma Bowman, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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Reports had suggested that the Jazz aren't interested in trading Kessler, but a lot can happen from now till early February.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Huckabee has advocated for Israel to annex parts of the West Bank, which Israel occupied in 1967, and has backed Israeli settlers in the territory.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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With the other champions occupied, Lopez emerges as Ennis's most viable opponent.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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They had been transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The girl was rescued and treated at the scene before being transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital.Dawn Sawyer, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Enthralled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthralled. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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