Definitions
- Describing a state of being completely absorbed or engrossed in something. - Referring to a feeling of deep fascination or enchantment. - Talking about a hypnotic or trance-like state induced by a particular experience or activity.
- Describing a state of being charmed or fascinated by something or someone. - Referring to a feeling of being held spellbound or mesmerized by an experience or activity. - Talking about a strong attraction or interest in something or someone.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a state of being deeply interested or fascinated by something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person's emotional response to an experience or activity.
- 3Both words convey a sense of being held spellbound or mesmerized by something.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Entranced implies a deeper level of absorption or engrossment than captivated.
- 2Duration: Entranced suggests a longer-lasting state of fascination or enchantment than captivated.
- 3Experience: Entranced is often used to describe a hypnotic or trance-like state, while captivated is more commonly used to describe a feeling of being charmed or fascinated by something or someone.
- 4Connotation: Entranced has a more mystical or otherworldly connotation than captivated, which is more grounded in everyday experiences.
- 5Usage: Entranced is less commonly used than captivated in everyday language.
Remember this!
Entranced and captivated are synonyms that both describe a state of being deeply interested or fascinated by something. However, entranced implies a deeper level of absorption or engrossment, often with a mystical or otherworldly connotation. On the other hand, captivated is more commonly used to describe a feeling of being charmed or fascinated by something or someone, with a more grounded connotation.
