Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

enthralled

verb
/ɪnˈθrɔːld/
Definition
To be captivated or completely absorbed in something.
Examples
  • The audience was enthralled by the magician’s incredible tricks.
  • She was enthralled with the storyline of the book.
  • The children sat enthralled as the storyteller wove her tale.
Meaning
When someone is enthralled, they are so fascinated by something that they cannot look away or think about anything else.
Synonyms
  • captivated
  • fascinated
  • charmed
  • spellbound
  • absorbed