Enthralled: meaning, definitions and examples

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enthralled

[ ɪnˈθrɔːl ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.