Entranced

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtrænst/

Definitions of entranced

adjective filled with wonder and delight, as if by magic or a spell

Example Sentences

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

A2 She was entranced by the beautiful sunset.

B1 The audience was entranced by the captivating performance.

B2 He was entranced by the intricate details of the painting.

C1 The novel's vivid descriptions entranced readers from start to finish.

C2 The music was so entrancing that the entire crowd was mesmerized.

Examples of entranced in a Sentence

formal The audience was entranced by the pianist's flawless performance.

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

slang I was totally entranced by his new mixtape, it's fire!

figurative She was entranced by the idea of traveling the world and experiencing new cultures.

Grammatical Forms of entranced

• past tense: entranced
• plural: entranced
• comparative: more entranced
• superlative: most entranced
• present tense: entrance
• future tense: will entrance
• perfect tense: has entranced
• continuous tense: is entrancing
• singular: entranced
• positive degree: entranced
• infinitive: to entrance
• gerund: entrancing
• participle: entrancing

Origin and Evolution of entranced

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'entranced' originated from the Old French word 'entrancer' which means to put into a trance or enchant.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'entranced' has evolved to not only refer to being in a trance-like state but also to describe being captivated or fascinated by something.