enthrall Definition
- 1to capture the fascinated attention of someone
- 2to charm or captivate
Using enthrall: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "enthrall" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The magician's performance enthralled the audience.
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I was completely enthralled by the book.
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The beauty of the sunset enthralled us.
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The children were enthralled by the puppet show.
enthrall Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with enthrall
be enthralled with/by something
to be very interested in or captivated by something
Example
He was enthralled by the idea of traveling to space.
to keep someone completely interested or captivated
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The speaker held the audience enthralled with her stories.
to be deeply in love with someone
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He was completely enthralled by love for her.
Origins of enthrall
from Middle English 'thrallen', meaning 'to enslave'
Summary: enthrall in Brief
The verb 'enthrall' [en-THRAWL] means to capture someone's fascinated attention or to charm and captivate them. It is often used to describe a person's interest in something, such as 'I was completely enthralled by the book.' The phrase 'be enthralled with/by something' denotes a strong interest, while 'hold someone enthralled' implies complete captivation.
