Enthralled — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /in-ˈthrȯl/ en·thrall

Meaning & Definition of Enthralled

Enthralled (verb)

  1. to hold spellbound, charm
  2. to hold in or reduce to slavery

Enthralled (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having the mind fixed on something

    "gave her speech to several hundred enthralled listeners"

    similar: absorbed, attentive, deep, engrossed, focused, immersed, intent, observant, rapt, all ears
    related: engaged, interested, intrigued, involved, hypnotized, mesmerized, alert, alive, conscious, open-eyed, watchful, wide-awake
    opposite: absent, absentminded, abstracted, distracted, inattentive, inobservant, unabsorbed, unfocused
    near: daydreaming, dreamy, faraway, foggy, hazy, lost, oblivious, preoccupied, remote, apathetic, disinterested, uninterested

Enthralled (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to hold the attention of as if by a spell

    "enthralled by the flickering fire in the hearth, we lost all track of time"

    similar: arrested, bedazzled, caught up, enchanted, fascinated, gripped, hypnotized, mesmerized, spellbound
    related: enraptured, entranced, thrilled, beguiled, bewitched, charmed, absorbed, engaged, engrossed, involved

  2. to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)

    "for years these master magicians have been enthralling audiences with their astounding illusions"

    similar: carried away, enraptured, entranced, rapped, raptured, ravished, transported, knocked dead, knocked one's socks off
    related: delighted, gladdened, gratified, pleased, satisfied, bewitched, captivated, charmed, enchanted, fascinated, elated, excited, exhilarated, stirred

  3. to hold the attention of

    "a play that will enthrall you for two hours"

    similar: absorbed, bemused, busied, caught up, engaged, engrossed, enwrapped, fascinated, gripped, immersed, interested, intrigued, involved, occupied, caught one's eye
    related: allured, attracted, beguiled, bewitched, captivated, charmed, enchanted, obsessed, hypnotized, mesmerized, distracted, preoccupied, hogged, monopolized
    near: bored, jaded, palled, tired, wearied

Related Entry: Enthrall (verb)

Enthrall is a different word from Enthralled. The synonyms below are for enthrall, not for enthralled.

  1. to hold the attention of as if by a spell

    "enthralled by the flickering fire in the hearth, we lost all track of time"

    similar: arrest, bedazzle, catch up, enchant, fascinate, grip, hypnotize, mesmerize, spellbind
    related: enrapture, entrance, thrill, beguile, bewitch, charm, absorb, engage, engross, involve

  2. to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)

    "for years these master magicians have been enthralling audiences with their astounding illusions"

    similar: carry away, enrapture, entrance, rap, rapture, ravish, transport, knock dead, knock one's socks off
    related: delight, gladden, gratify, please, satisfy, bewitch, captivate, charm, enchant, fascinate, elate, excite, exhilarate, stir

  3. to hold the attention of

    "a play that will enthrall you for two hours"

    similar: absorb, bemuse, busy, catch up, engage, engross, enwrap, fascinate, grip, immerse, interest, intrigue, involve, occupy, catch one's eye
    related: allure, attract, beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, enchant, obsess, hypnotize, mesmerize, distract, preoccupy, hog, monopolize
    near: bore, jade, pall, tire, weary

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Enthralled

The most common words with a similar meaning to Enthralled:

absorbed, attentive, deep, engrossed, focused, immersed, intent, observant, rapt, all ears, arrested, bedazzled, caught up, enchanted, fascinated, gripped, hypnotized, mesmerized, spellbound, carried away, enraptured, entranced, rapped, raptured, ravished, transported, bemused, busied, engaged, enwrapped, interested, intrigued, involved, occupied, knocked dead, knocked one's socks off, caught one's eye

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Enthralled

Words with the opposite meaning of Enthralled:

absent, absentminded, abstracted, distracted, inattentive, inobservant, unabsorbed, unfocused

Related Words for Enthralled

alert, alive, conscious, open-eyed, watchful, wide-awake, thrilled, beguiled, bewitched, charmed, delighted, gladdened, gratified, pleased, satisfied, captivated, elated, excited, exhilarated, stirred, allured, attracted, obsessed, distracted, preoccupied, hogged, monopolized

Near Antonyms of Enthralled

daydreaming, dreamy, faraway, foggy, hazy, lost, oblivious, preoccupied, remote, apathetic, disinterested, uninterested, bored, jaded, palled, tired, wearied

Word Forms of Enthralled

Inflections: enthralling

Derived words: enthrallment (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Enthralled

Middle English

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Enthralled

What does "Enthralled" mean?

"Enthralled" means to hold spellbound, charm. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to hold spellbound, charm. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Enthralled"?

Other words for "Enthralled" include absorbed, attentive, deep, engrossed, focused, immersed, intent and observant. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Enthralled" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Enthralled"?

There are 64 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Enthralled". Common alternatives include absorbed, attentive, deep, engrossed, focused, immersed, intent, observant, rapt and all ears.

What is the opposite of "Enthralled"?

Antonyms of "Enthralled" include absent, absentminded, abstracted, distracted, inattentive, inobservant, unabsorbed and unfocused. Near antonyms include daydreaming, dreamy, faraway and foggy.

How do you use "Enthralled" in a sentence?

Examples of "Enthralled" in a sentence: "gave her speech to several hundred enthralled listeners"; "enthralled by the flickering fire in the hearth, we lost all track of time"; "for years these master magicians have been enthralling audiences with their astounding illusions".

Is "Enthralled" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Enthralled" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Enthralled"?

"Enthralled" is pronounced /in-ˈthrȯl/ and divided into syllables as en·thrall.

What is the origin of the word "Enthralled"?

"Enthralled" comes from Middle English. First known use: 15th century.