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Enthralled: meaning, definitions and examples

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enthralled

 

[ ɪnˈθrɔːl ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Captivated or fascinated by someone or something; filled with wonder or delight.

Synonyms

captivated, charmed, fascinated, mesmerized

Examples of usage

  • I was enthralled by the magician's performance.
  • She was enthralled by the beauty of the sunset.
  • The audience was enthralled by the singer's voice.
Context #2 | Verb

action

Capture the fascinated attention of.

Synonyms

captivate, charm, fascinate, mesmerize

Examples of usage

  • The book enthralled readers with its gripping storyline.
  • The movie enthralled audiences with its stunning visuals.

Translations

Translations of the word "enthralled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encantado

🇮🇳 मंत्रमुग्ध

🇩🇪 begeistert

🇮🇩 terpesona

🇺🇦 зачарований

🇵🇱 zauroczony

🇯🇵 魅了された

🇫🇷 enchanté

🇪🇸 cautivado

🇹🇷 büyülenmiş

🇰🇷 매혹된

🇸🇦 مفتون

🇨🇿 okouzlený

🇸🇰 očarený

🇨🇳 着迷

🇸🇮 očaran

🇮🇸 heillaður

🇰🇿 таңданған

🇬🇪 მოცული

🇦🇿 heyran

🇲🇽 cautivado

Etymology

The word 'enthralled' originated from the Middle English word 'enthrallen', which means 'to hold in thrall'. The term 'thrall' refers to a person who is in bondage or servitude, and 'en-' is a prefix that intensifies the meaning. Over time, 'enthralled' evolved to describe a state of captivation or fascination. Today, it is commonly used to express being deeply absorbed or delighted by something or someone.

See also: enthralling, enthrallment.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,907, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.