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
Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2024
Annie Morris, Timothy Taylor Gallery Annie Morris's Stack 8, Cobalt Turquoise (2024) enthralled us all at this year’s show.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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
Verb
He's just enthralled with everyone around him.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2024
Annie Morris, Timothy Taylor Gallery Annie Morris's Stack 8, Cobalt Turquoise (2024) enthralled us all at this year’s show.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthralled
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What fascinated me about the book is how everybody is part of this drive that this woman had.Adam Moss, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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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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Beautiful Art Deco buildings, characterized by their streamlined elegance and bold geometry, have enchanted cities worldwide for nearly a century.Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Royal Shakespeare Company enchanted on their Chicago return.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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He was intrigued by its interest in creating a more multicultural church.Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The artist who would eventually become the voice of a generation was then a 19-year-old college dropout bored with the Midwest and intrigued by the folk music coming out of Lower Manhattan’s Greenwich Village.Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
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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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Following the ceremony, which involved Denzel being immersed in baptismal water, the actor also posed for photos with his minister license and certificate of baptism.Gil Macias, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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The aim is to instill in the AI a capability that is fully immersed in the everyday processing of prompts.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 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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This idea Microsoft has that a huge number of people are interested in streaming AAA Xbox games to a bunch of random electronics does not have much basis in reality at the present moment.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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One notable tweak is Trent Alexander-Arnold’s return to a traditional right-back role — by his own standards — having occupied more central spaces in Liverpool’s build-up during Klopp’s final season.Mark Carey, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Examples include things like running a stop sign, weaving into a lane already occupied by another vehicle, or stopping in the middle of the road for no discernible reason.Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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The monument is composed of rocks transported from far and wide—impressive feats of shipping for its Neolithic builders.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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The wideout's injury was so severe he was transported to the local hospital with his leg in an air cast.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Enthralled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthralled. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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