Thralling: meaning, definitions and examples
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thralling
[ ˈθrɔːlɪŋ ]
emotion; excitement
The word 'thralling' means captivating or enchanting in such a way that one cannot look away or focus on anything else. It conveys a sense of being completely absorbed by something that is highly interesting or engaging. A thralling experience is often immersive, leaving one with a strong impression long after it is over. It is frequently used in relation to stories, performances, or activities that hold one's attention completely.
Synonyms
captivating, enchanting, fascinating, spellbinding.
Examples of usage
- The thralling novel kept me up all night.
- Her thralling performance mesmerized the audience.
- The documentary was a thralling exploration of wildlife.
- He told a thralling story that captivated everyone at the party.
Translations
Translations of the word "thralling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fascinante
🇮🇳 रोमांचक
🇩🇪 fesselnd
🇮🇩 menarik
🇺🇦 захоплюючий
🇵🇱 fascynujący
🇯🇵 魅力的な
🇫🇷 captivant
🇪🇸 fascinante
🇹🇷 büyüleyici
🇰🇷 매혹적인
🇸🇦 مثير
🇨🇿 poutavý
🇸🇰 pútavý
🇨🇳 迷人的
🇸🇮 prevzeti
🇮🇸 heillandi
🇰🇿 қызықты
🇬🇪 მიმზიდველი
🇦🇿 cazibədar
🇲🇽 fascinante
Etymology
The word 'thralling' originates from the Old English term 'þral', which means 'to bind' or 'to enslave'. It is related to the verb 'thrall', signifying a state of being under the influence or control of someone or something powerful. The evolution of the term has seen its usage shift from one of physical bondage to a more metaphorical sense of emotional or intellectual engagement. In literature, the term has often described experiences, stories, or performances that evoke strong feelings of wonder and amazement. Over time, 'thralling' has grown to signify not just being held captive but being joyfully absorbed in something so enchanting that one willingly surrenders their attention.