# enthralled

/ɛnˈθɹɔɫd/ (US) · /ɛnθɹˈɔːld/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/enthralled
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- 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.

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