enthralled
v. C1 Advanced US //ɛnˈθɹɔɫd// UK //ɛnθɹˈɔːld// en·thralled
v. completely fascinated or captivated by something. You feel this way when you are so interested in a story, a movie, or a person that you cannot look away.
v. deeply fascinated or captivated; held in a state of intense interest or admiration. Often used to describe a passive state of being held by a performance or narrative.
The children were enthralled by the magician's tricks.
The audience remained enthralled throughout the three-hour documentary, showing no signs of boredom or distraction.
The protagonist's journey through the dense jungle left the readers enthralled, as every page revealed a new layer of mystery and danger.