How to Pronounce Entranced
Entranced
ɪnˈtrænst
Syllables:
en·tranced
Part of speech:
adjective
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Definition
Feeling very interested and happy because something is so beautiful or exciting.
Examples
- She was entranced by the colorful fireworks in the night sky.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| entranced by the performance | collocation | en-TRANCED by the per-FORM-ance | She was entranced by the performance all evening. |
| entranced audience | collocation | en-TRANCED AU-di-ence | The entranced audience listened without a word. |
| entranced into silence | collocation | en-TRANCED in-to SI-lence | The story entranced them into silence. |
| be entranced with | collocation | be en-TRANCED with | He was entranced with the beautiful melody. |
Fun Fact
Entranced comes from Old French 'entrancer,' meaning to put under a spell or trance, highlighting how being 'entranced' originally meant to be magically or hypnotically captivated.
Word Family
noun
entrancement
The state of being very interested or focused on something.
"She watched the magic show with great entrancement."
verb
entrance
To make someone feel very interested and excited.
"The singer's performance can entrance the whole audience."
adjective
entranced
Feeling very interested and focused on something.
"He was entranced by the beautiful painting."
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