Enthralled

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈθrɔld/

Definitions of enthralled

verb past tense of 'enthral', meaning to captivate or fascinate

Example Sentences

A1 She was enthralled by the magician's tricks.

A2 The children were enthralled by the storybook.

B1 The audience was enthralled by the singer's performance.

B2 I was completely enthralled by the novel and couldn't put it down.

C1 The documentary on space exploration enthralled me with its fascinating facts.

C2 The ballet performance was so captivating that I was completely enthralled by the dancers' movements.

adjective captivated or fascinated by someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 The children were enthralled by the magician's tricks.

A2 She was enthralled by the beauty of the sunset.

B1 The audience was enthralled by the captivating performance.

B2 The novel's plot twists enthralled the readers until the very end.

C1 The documentary on wildlife conservation enthralled the viewers with its stunning visuals.

C2 The intricate details of the painting enthralled art enthusiasts and critics alike.

Examples of enthralled in a Sentence

formal The audience was enthralled by the speaker's captivating presentation.

informal I was completely enthralled by that movie, it was so good!

slang I was totally enthralled by that concert last night, it was lit!

figurative The idea of traveling to far-off lands always enthralled her imagination.

Grammatical Forms of enthralled

past tense

enthralled

plural

enthralled

comparative

more enthralled

superlative

most enthralled

present tense

enthral

future tense

will enthral

perfect tense

have enthralled

continuous tense

is enthralled

singular

enthralled

positive degree

enthralled

infinitive

to enthral

gerund

enthralling

participle

enthralled

Origin and Evolution of enthralled

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'enthralled' originated from the Old English word 'thral', which means a servant or slave.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'enthralled' evolved to mean captivated or fascinated, indicating a strong sense of captivation or enchantment.