entertained

Held someone's attention

Entertained is the past tense of entertain.

To entertain is to hold someone's attention pleasurably—through performance, conversation, or diversion: The magician entertained the children for an hour.

It also means to receive guests hospitably: They entertained frequently at their country house.

To entertain an idea is to consider it seriously: She refused to entertain the possibility of failure.

captivated

enthralled

Deeply fascinated, held rapt

mesmerizedHeld in rapt attention
fascinatedIntensely absorbed and curious
spellboundHeld as if enchanted

riveted · gripped · hooked · intrigued · rapt · absorbed · engrossed · immersed · transfixed · captivation

pleasured

delighted

Feeling great pleasure

pleasedFeeling satisfaction or joy
gratifiedMade content or pleased
satisfiedHaving enough, wanting nothing

enjoyment · pleasure · happy · cheerful · thrilled · gleeful · content · joy · merriment · fun

amused

laughter

Vocal expression of amusement

comedyWork meant to amuse
humorAmusing quality
jokesHumorous remarks or stories

funny · giggles · chuckles · wit · satire · hilarity · mirth · banter · jesting · lighthearted

hosted

guests

People received hospitably

hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
partyGathering for celebration
dinnerPrimary evening meal

reception · gathering · soiree · hosting · company · visitors · feast · banquet · celebration · welcome

entertained

enthralled

delighted

laughter

guests

entertained

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