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Enthrallment: meaning, definitions and examples

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enthrallment

 

[ ɪnˈθrɔːlmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

captivating feeling

The state of being completely captivated or fascinated by someone or something, often to the point of losing oneself in the experience. Enthrallment is a powerful emotional state that can leave a person feeling mesmerized and enchanted.

Synonyms

captivation, fascination, spellbinding

Examples of usage

  • She found herself in a state of en-thrall-ment when she watched the ballet performance.
  • His en-thrall-ment with the novel was so intense that he stayed up all night to finish it.
Context #2 | Noun

control or possession

The act of gaining control or possession over someone or something, often through manipulation or coercion. Enthrallment in this sense can be seen as a negative or harmful form of influence.

Synonyms

domination, enslavement, subjugation

Examples of usage

  • The cult leader used en-thrall-ment to maintain his followers' loyalty and obedience.
  • The en-thrall-ment of the company by a powerful corporation led to layoffs and restructuring.

Translations

Translations of the word "enthrallment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fascinação

🇮🇳 मोहित करना

🇩🇪 Faszination

🇮🇩 pesona

🇺🇦 захоплення

🇵🇱 fascynacja

🇯🇵 魅了

🇫🇷 fascination

🇪🇸 fascinación

🇹🇷 büyülenme

🇰🇷 매혹

🇸🇦 افتتان

🇨🇿 okouzlení

🇸🇰 očarenie

🇨🇳 迷住

🇸🇮 očaranost

🇮🇸 hrifning

🇰🇿 таңғалу

🇬🇪 მოხიბლვა

🇦🇿 heyranlıq

🇲🇽 fascinación

Etymology

The word 'enthrallment' originated from the Middle English word 'enthrallen', which meant 'to hold in thrall' or 'to enslave'. The prefix 'en-' signifies 'make' or 'put into', while 'thrall' referred to a person who is in bondage or slavery. Over time, 'enthrallment' has evolved to encompass both the positive sense of captivation and the negative sense of control or possession.

See also: enthralled, enthralling.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,332, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.