Enthrallment: meaning, definitions and examples
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enthrallment
[ ɪnˈθrɔːlmənt ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.