Enthrall: meaning, definitions and examples

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enthrall

 

[ ɪnˈθrɔːl ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

captivate

To capture the fascinated attention of; to charm, captivate, or enchant.

Synonyms

captivate, charm, enchant, fascinate, mesmerize

Examples of usage

  • She was so enhtalled by the magician's performance that she couldn't look away.
  • The book enhtalled readers with its gripping plot and vivid characters.
  • The beauty of the artwork enhtalled all who beheld it.

Translations

Translations of the word "enthrall" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encantar

🇮🇳 मोहित करना

🇩🇪 begeistern

🇮🇩 memikat

🇺🇦 зачарувати

🇵🇱 oczarować

🇯🇵 魅了する (miryou suru)

🇫🇷 enchanter

🇪🇸 cautivar

🇹🇷 büyülemek

🇰🇷 매혹하다 (maehokhada)

🇸🇦 يأسر (yasir)

🇨🇿 uchvátit

🇸🇰 uchvátiť

🇨🇳 迷住 (mízhù)

🇸🇮 očarati

🇮🇸 heilla

🇰🇿 сүйсіндіру

🇬🇪 მოხიბლვა (mokhiblva)

🇦🇿 cəzb etmək

🇲🇽 cautivar

Etymology

The word 'enthrall' originated from the Old English word 'þrǣll' which meant a slave or servant. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to signify captivating or enchanting someone. The concept of enthralling someone through charm or fascination has been present in various cultures throughout history, often associated with magic, storytelling, or charisma.

See also: thrall.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,426, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.