enthralled

verbcaptivate

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Synonyms for enthralled

verb captivate

Antonyms for enthralled

More words related to enthralled

attentive

adjective. concentrating

captive

adjective. mentally enchanted, held

engrossed

adjective. preoccupied; attentive to

entertained

adjective. diverted

fascinated

adjective. captivated, spellbound

possessed

adjective. bewitched; under a spell

Word Origin & History

also enthral "to hold in mental or moral bondage," 1570s, from en- (1) "make, put in" + thrall. Literal sense is from 1610s. Related: Enthralled; enthralling.

Example Sentences for enthralled

He had been interested by the play when he read it, but now he was enthralled by it.

And is not this the state in which the soul is most enthralled by the body?

But that she should be enthralled and Jack free was not to be borne!

Silvey beamed, enthralled as usual by John's fertile imagination.

There had been only two hops, and I was so enthralled already.

"The soldier was getting his meal," whispered Denny, enthralled.

Paul met the glance of the golden, prominent eyes, and it held him enthralled.

On thy head lies the burden of the woe of Khem, this day enthralled of Rome.

In a few minutes the Queen and all her courtiers were enthralled by the music.

It was the wording of the phrase rather than the handwriting that enthralled her.