enthralled

American  

[en-thrawld] / ɛnˈθrɔld /

Rarely inthralled

adjective

1. captivated or charmed.

   When I watched Star Wars for the first time as a child, I was absolutely enthralled and enraptured.

2. held in slavery or subjection to some person, group, or thing; subjugated.

   I am unsettled by a world where entertainment is only given by someone else and you must be enthralled to it.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of enthrall.

Etymology

Origin of enthralled

enthrall ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

All of which led to a series of Dodger playoff columns that hopefully reflected the building energy of a town enthralled.

From Los Angeles Times

These were all white boys in the segregated South, if ones utterly enthralled by the latest black-music sounds, and ready and happy to play behind the first area recording star, African-American Arthur Alexander.

From The Wall Street Journal

David Mooney, chief executive of the London Wildlife Trust, which co-produced Wild London, said he was completely "enthralled" by that "juxtaposition".

From BBC

As his audience multiplies, Fish’s earliest followers remain enthralled by his seemingly infinite rise.

From Los Angeles Times

The Hollywood community — especially among guild members — is not enthralled with the Netflix deal, fearing it will reduce the number of movies and TV shows created, and eliminate jobs.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• absorbed
• aroused
• delighted
• enamored
• enchanted
• excited
• intoxicated
• mesmerized
• thrilled