enthral Definition
to captivate or charm someone completely.
Using enthral: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "enthral" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The magician's performance enthralled the audience.
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She was completely enthralled by the book.
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The beauty of the landscape enthralled him.
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The music enthralled everyone in the room.
enthral Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with enthral
be enthralled with/by something
to be completely captivated or charmed by something
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He was enthralled by the beauty of the painting.
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The speaker enthralled the audience's attention with his inspiring words.
to be deeply in love with someone
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He was completely enthralled by love for her.
Origins of enthral
from Middle English 'thrallen', meaning 'to enslave'
Summary: enthral in Brief
'Enthral' [en-THrawl] means to captivate or charm someone completely. It is often used to describe the effect of a performance, book, or landscape, as in 'The magician's performance enthralled the audience.' The phrase 'be enthralled with/by something' describes being completely captivated by something, while 'enthral someone's attention' means to hold someone's attention completely.
