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enthralled
[en-thrawld]
adjective
captivated or charmed.
When I watched Star Wars for the first time as a child, I was absolutely enthralled and enraptured.
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.
verb
the simple past tense and past participle of enthrall.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of enthralled1
Example Sentences
A lengthy point which ended with Djokovic sat on the turf having fired down a brilliant backhand winner while off balance was met with a standing ovation from a crowd enthralled by the veteran's capabilities.
It alienated those already enthralled by the game, who are now stirred to protect their bit of it.
As well as cheering on the Swans, he also became an accomplished pianist in his spare time - appearing in a BBC Wales documentary, playing to enthralled crowds at Swansea Market.
Fans from America to Europe to Australia bought his books and flocked to his one-man shows, and his potent doses of humor and hard truth enthralled both the highborn and the humble.
Twain’s literary life, though, has as many ups and downs as that river’s tides; expect to be enthralled.
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