Meaning & use

enthralled

adjective·Advanced

Completely fascinated or captivated by something, to the point of holding one's full attention.

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The children sat enthralled as the storyteller described the dragon's lair.

Critics were enthralled by the film's stunning visual effects and score.

A note on using this word

Enthralled is usually followed by 'by' or 'with' to introduce the source of fascination.

Words with a similar meaning

captivatedspellboundmesmerized

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