ENTHRALLED Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

enthralled 1 of 2

adjective

as in immersed

having the mind fixed on something gave her speech to several hundred enthralled listeners

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enthralled

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verb

past tense of enthrall

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

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

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 He was enthralled by Helga Monson de Kansky. — Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 Many people who met Nijinsky were enthralled by that curious face. — Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 Tunisia, a national team enthralled in chaos, has already been eliminated with two losses. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthralled

Adjective

Mikesell said the small group is central to a program in which artists who often have never met live together and become immersed in Miami’s arts community.

— Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
How immersed do football fans really want to be?

— Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 24 June 2026

Definition of immersed

Verb

The 31-year-old rapper, a member of the megagroup NCT and the leader of its subgroup NCT 127, has seemingly always been fascinated by merging different genres to create a new song.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026
Questions around beauty and longing recur, as do keywords (such as ‘password’), names, references and scenic features, but what fascinated me most is that in principle each episode could be read as a little patchy universe on its own.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of fascinated

Verb

But what really interested us with this movie was trying to understand the humanity and searching for and exploring the love and the loyalty to characters to have a dialogue with an audience and not do it for the sake of ego or shock.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026
Camerlenghi says Gradara Castle has interested him since his childhood.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026

Definition of interested

Adjective

The Steelers outgained Green Bay 385-160 and collected yardage in huge chunks at times on plays that had receivers running wide open against a vanilla defense more focused on fundamentals than elaborate schemes for a game that didn't count.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Chesky has long argued CEOs should stay focused on the details.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of focused

Verb

At first spritz, you’re instantly enchanted and uplifted by sparkling, tart notes of pomelo and yuzu.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026
Wilpattu, Sinharaja, and Yala, Sri Lanka Drawn to Sri Lanka for the leopard and sloth bear spotting opportunities found within Wilpattu and Yala National Parks, travelers are often more enchanted with the teardrop island’s birdlife upon arrival.

— Lydia Swinscoe, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of enchanted

Verb

The look felt right at home on this press tour, adding to her incredible roster of recent looks that have left us mere mortals entranced.

— Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 16 July 2026
Four-year-old Juni Wahab was entranced by the sight of the swallows and cormorants swooping low overhead and the rushing twists of water.

— Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Definition of entranced

Verb

Cabrera’s raw talent intrigued Jed Hoyer’s front office for years.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Many will be intrigued by Florian Zeller’s latest, featuring real-life couple Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem, about an architect building a survivalist bunker for a billionaire and his wife, who questions his involvement.

— David Bloom, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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