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entranced

/ɛnˈtɹænst/

Meanings
  • adjective

    1. Captivated or enchanted, usually by something beautiful, fascinating, or magical.

    - "The audience was entranced by the magician's performance."
    - "The painting's beauty entranced the viewer."
    - "The enchanting melody entranced the entire crowd."
  • verb

    2. To hold or keep someone's attention completely.

    - "The book entranced me for hours."
    - "The puppeteer skillfully entranced the children."
    - "The story entranced the listener's imagination."

Synonyms

bedazzled , fascinated , hypnotized , mesmerized , spellbound
Rhymes
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danced , advanced , expanded , manned , planned
Variants
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entrance , entranced , entrancement , entrancements , entrances , entrancing
Etymology
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From Old French 'entrancer,' meaning 'to enchant' or 'to charm.'


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  1. The term 'entranced' is often used in the context of spiritual or mystical practices.

  2. In ancient Greece, the goddess Aphrodite was believed to have the power to entranced her lovers.

  3. The term 'entranced' is also used in the context of computer programming, where a program can be 'entranced' by a loop or condition that prevents it from continuing to the next step.


Related Concepts
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  1. hypnosis: A state of highly focused attention or concentration, often associated with being entranced.

  2. enchantment: A magical or supernatural power that can captivate or charm someone, often used interchangeably with entranced.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'entranced' is often used to describe a character being captivated by something, such as a beautiful woman or a magical object. In music, it can refer to a state of being lost in the music. In art, it can describe a painting or sculpture that captivates the viewer.

How to Memorize "entranced"

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    - Imagine being in a magical forest where everything is beautiful and captivating. Close your eyes and visualize yourself entering this forest, surrounded by enchanting sights and sounds.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'entranced' with the feeling of being captivated or mesmerized by something beautiful or fascinating.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Enchanted Rabbit Nibbles Apples' to help remember the definition of entranced.


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