enthralled Definition
- 1captivated or charmed by someone or something
- 2enslaved
Using enthralled: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "enthralled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The audience was enthralled by the magician's performance.
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She was completely enthralled by the book and couldn't put it down.
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He was enthralled by her beauty and charm.
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The king was enthralled by the sorcerer's powers.
enthralled Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for enthralled
Antonyms for enthralled
- bored
- disinterested
- unimpressed
Phrases with enthralled
be enthralled with
to be captivated or charmed by someone or something
Example
He was completely enthralled with her beauty and couldn't stop staring.
enthralled audience
a group of people who are captivated or charmed by a performance or event
Example
The band played to an enthralled audience, who cheered and clapped after every song.
enthralled by power
to be enslaved by power or authority
Example
The dictator was enthralled by his own power and became increasingly tyrannical.
Origins of enthralled
from Middle English 'thrall', meaning 'slave'
Summary: enthralled in Brief
'Enthralled' [en-THRAWLD] means to be captivated or charmed by someone or something, or to be enslaved. It is often used to describe a person's fascination with a book, performance, or another person. The phrase 'be enthralled with' is commonly used to describe this state of mind.
