Definitions
- Describing a captivating performance or show that holds the audience's attention. - Referring to a person or thing that fascinates or captivates someone. - Talking about a situation or event that is so engaging that it captures one's attention completely.
- Describing a hypnotic or trance-like state induced by a person or thing. - Referring to a person or thing that captivates or fascinates someone to the point of being unable to look away. - Talking about a situation or event that is so engrossing that it captures one's attention completely.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a captivating or fascinating experience.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person or thing that holds someone's attention.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a situation or event that is engrossing.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Mesmerize implies a stronger and more intense level of fascination than enthral.
- 2Duration: Mesmerize suggests a longer-lasting effect than enthral.
- 3Connotation: Mesmerize has a more mystical or supernatural connotation, while enthral is more neutral.
- 4Usage: Mesmerize is more commonly used in American English, while enthral is more common in British English.
Remember this!
Enthral and mesmerize are synonyms that describe a captivating or fascinating experience. However, mesmerize implies a stronger and more intense level of fascination than enthral. Additionally, mesmerize suggests a longer-lasting effect and has a more mystical connotation, while enthral is more neutral and commonly used in British English.
