entranced

1. 1
   adjective

   So interested in something that you cannot look away, as if under a magic spell.

   Like watching fireworks and forgetting everything else around you.

   The children sat entranced as the magician pulled a dove from his sleeve.

   She was entranced by the dancer's graceful movements across the stage.

   Similarspellbound, enthralled, captivated, mesmerized, rapt

   Oppositebored, indifferent

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2. 2
   verb

   Simple past and past participle of entrance. Use this form when the charming or delighting already happened.

   The magician's tricks entranced the children all afternoon.

   She was entranced by the glittering city lights below.

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3. 3
   adjective

   Put into a sleep-like state where you are not fully aware of your surroundings.

   Like being half-asleep but still able to hear someone talking to you.

   The hypnotist's subject lay entranced on the stage, eyes closed and breathing slowly.

   Once entranced, the volunteer answered every question in a flat monotone.

   Similarhypnotized, mesmerized, spellbound

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