enthralled

American  

[en-thrawld] / ɛnˈθrɔld /

Rarely inthralled

adjective

1. captivated or charmed.

   When I watched Star Wars for the first time as a child, I was absolutely enthralled and enraptured.

2. held in slavery or subjection to some person, group, or thing; subjugated.

   I am unsettled by a world where entertainment is only given by someone else and you must be enthralled to it.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of enthrall.

Etymology

Origin of enthralled

enthrall ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

I moved from skepticism to enthralled admiration almost as soon as Mr. Scott took the stage.

From The Wall Street Journal

Whether you are enthralled or enraged by Stokes and co, savour the emotions, because things after this series will probably never be the same again.

From BBC

"I was absolutely enthralled and it was one of the highlights of my youth."

From BBC

At first sight, Staunton recalls being enthralled by her perpetually “cool” demeanor.

From Los Angeles Times

Sitting in his Oklahoma City hotel room that night, Sasaki pulled up old video of his high school days and studied a delivery that, even then, enthralled evaluators around the sport.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• absorbed
• aroused
• delighted
• enamored
• enchanted
• excited
• intoxicated
• mesmerized
• thrilled