English Dictionary
Definition of “enthral”
enthral or US enthrall(ɪnˈθrɔːl
)
Definitions
verb
(tr) - to hold spellbound; enchant; captivate
- obsolete to hold as thrall; enslave
Alternative Forms
enˈthraller noun enˈthralment enˈthrallment noun Word Origin
C16: from en-C16: from 1 + + thrall
Synonyms
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engross,
charm,
grip,
fascinate,
absorb,
entrance,
bewitch,
intrigue,
enchant,
rivet,
captivate,
beguile,
ravish,
mesmerize,
hypnotize,
enrapture,
hold spellbound
spellbind,
Usage examples
I had used women's tricks to enthral him: now the time for my punishment had begun.
Fay Weldon, THE PRESIDENT'S CHILD (2003)During festivals like Sri Panchami and Dol Purnima, the Gotipuas enthral the crowds as also Balunkeswara with their lyrical dance.
India Today (2000)Yet the Melbourne Cup seems to inspire and enthral indiscriminately.
Courier, Sunday Mail (2004)A serial champion can enthral , but not unless we get some understanding of why he is so often so much better than the rest.
Times, Sunday Times (2005)
