Definitions
- Describing a situation where someone is completely absorbed or fascinated by something. - Referring to a captivating performance or event that holds the attention of the audience. - Talking about a spellbinding story or narrative that engrosses the reader or listener.
- Describing a situation where someone is charmed or attracted by something. - Referring to a mesmerizing performance or event that captures the attention of the audience. - Talking about a fascinating story or narrative that intrigues the reader or listener.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations where someone is completely absorbed or fascinated by something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe captivating performances or events.
- 3Both words can be used to describe spellbinding stories or narratives.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Enthral suggests a stronger and more complete absorption than captivate.
- 2Emotion: Enthral implies a deeper emotional involvement than captivate.
- 3Duration: Enthral suggests a longer-lasting effect than captivate.
- 4Usage: Enthral is less commonly used than captivate in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Enthral has a slightly more formal connotation than captivate.
Remember this!
Enthral and captivate are synonyms that describe situations where someone is completely absorbed or fascinated by something. However, enthral suggests a stronger and more complete absorption, a deeper emotional involvement, and a longer-lasting effect than captivate. Additionally, enthral is less commonly used than captivate in everyday language and has a slightly more formal connotation.
