enthral
[ en-thrawl ]
/ ɛnˈθrɔl /
verb (used with object), en·thralled, en·thral·ling.
OTHER WORDS FROM enthral
en·thral·ment, nounWords nearby enthral
enthalpy,
enthesis,
enthesitis,
enthesopathy,
enthetic,
enthral,
enthrall,
enthralling,
enthrone,
enthronement,
enthuse
Definition for enthralling (2 of 2)
enthrall
[ en-thrawl ]
/ ɛnˈθrɔl /
verb (used with object)
to captivate or charm: a performer whose grace, skill, and virtuosity enthrall her audiences.
to put or hold in slavery; subjugate: to be enthralled by illusions and superstitions.
Also
inthral,
inthrall.
SYNONYMS FOR enthrall
OTHER WORDS FROM enthrall
en·thrall·er, noun en·thrall·ing·ly, adverb en·thrall·ment, nounExample sentences from the Web for enthralling
British Dictionary definitions for enthralling (1 of 2)
enthralling
/ (ɪnˈθrɔːlɪŋ) /
adjective
holding the attention completely; fascinating; spellbinding
British Dictionary definitions for enthralling (2 of 2)
enthral
US enthrall
/ (ɪnˈθrɔːl) /
verb -thrals or US -thralls, -thralling or -thralled (tr)
to hold spellbound; enchant; captivate
obsolete
to hold as thrall; enslave
Derived forms of enthral
enthraller, noun enthralment or US enthrallment, nounWord Origin for enthral
C16: from
en-
1 +
thrall