Enthrall: meaning, definitions and examples

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enthrall

[ ɪnˈθrɔːl ]

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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

Word origin

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.