Thralled: meaning, definitions and examples
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thralled
[ θrɔːld ]
captivated interest
The term 'thralled' refers to being captivated or entranced, often to the point of being unable to think or act independently. It conveys a sense of being under someone's spell or in a state of deep fascination. This state can result from various influences such as art, music, or a charismatic speaker. When someone is thralled, they are usually completely absorbed in what is happening around them.
Synonyms
captivated, enthralled, entranced, fascinated.
Examples of usage
- She was thralled by the breathtaking performance.
- The audience sat thralled through the entire lecture.
- He found himself thralled by the enchanting landscape.
- The children were thralled by the storyteller's vivid tales.
Translations
Translations of the word "thralled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 encantado
🇮🇳 पराधीन
🇩🇪 gefangen
🇮🇩 terpesona
🇺🇦 зачарований
🇵🇱 zniewolony
🇯🇵 魅了された
🇫🇷 captivé
🇪🇸 encantado
🇹🇷 büyülenmiş
🇰🇷 매료된
🇸🇦 مفتون
🇨🇿 uchvácený
🇸🇰 uchvátený
🇨🇳 迷住的
🇸🇮 očaran
🇮🇸 heillaður
🇰🇿 қызыққан
🇬🇪 მხიბლავი
🇦🇿 heyranedici
🇲🇽 encantado
Etymology
The word 'thralled' originates from the Old Norse word 'þralla,' meaning 'to be in bondage' or 'to be enslaved.' Over the centuries, it has come to represent a metaphorical form of bondage, where someone is entrapped by the allure or charm of something. In earlier uses, it described someone whose will was bound by an external force or influence, similar to being a thrall or servant. The evolution of its meaning reflects changes in the English language and how we describe feelings of deep engagement and fascination. In contemporary usage, it retains the idea of being so drawn into an experience that one becomes oblivious to everything else around them.