Synonyms

enthralled

American

[en-thrawld] / ɛnˈθrɔld /

Rarely inthralled

adjective

captivated or charmed.

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

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of enthrall.

Etymology

Origin of enthralled

enthrall ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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But the sensibilities of corset-and-bustle dramas have vastly changed since the first “Forsyte Saga” enthralled 18 million U.K. viewers nearly 60 years ago.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

The efficiencies it can generate are immensely seductive for corporate bosses, while the benefits it can bring to higher education have college presidents enthralled.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

I moved from skepticism to enthralled admiration almost as soon as Mr. Scott took the stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

The children were enthralled by the colorful blooms and left the road to walk in the field.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh

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