entranced
Definition
Adjective: - Filled with wonder and delight: Being in a state of captivated amazement or enchantment, often to the point of being completely absorbed or spellbound.
Usage
The adjective "entranced" describes a person who is completely captivated by something, often showing a trance-like focus or deep pleasure. It is typically used with verbs like "be," "look," or "stand." - It is commonly followed by the preposition "by" to indicate the source of the enchantment (e.g., entranced by the music). - It can also be used absolutely (e.g., The children watched, entranced).
Examples
Advanced Usage
- As a predicative adjective: Often follows a linking verb (e.g., , , ).
- He became entranced by the ancient story.
- As an adjunct: Can be used to modify the subject of a clause, set off by commas.
- Entranced, she forgot all about the time.
Variants and Related Words
- Entrance (verb): To fill with wonder and delight.
- The singer's voice entranced the entire crowd.
- Entrancement (noun): The state of being entranced.
- The entrancement was evident on every face in the room.
Synonyms
- Enchanted: Under a spell; filled with delight.
- Captivated: Having one's interest held completely.
- Mesmerized: Hypnotized or spellbound.
- Rapt: Completely absorbed and delighted.
- Spellbound: Held as if by a spell; fascinated.
Antonyms
- Bored: Feeling weary and uninterested.
- Unimpressed: Not feeling admiration or interest.
- Distracted: Unable to concentrate because one's mind is pulled in different directions.
Idioms and Phrases
- To hold someone entranced: To keep someone completely captivated.
- The storyteller held the children entranced for an hour.
- To watch/listen in an entranced state: To observe or listen while completely absorbed.
- They listened in an entranced state to the symphony.
Adjective
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filled with wonder and delight
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