What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
thralling
Example
The movie was so thralling that I didn't even notice the time passing. [thralling: adjective]
Example
I find cooking to be a thralling hobby. [thralling: gerund or present participle]
enthralling
Example
The book was so enthralling that I couldn't put it down. [enthralling: adjective]
Example
I always find scuba diving to be an enthralling experience. [enthralling: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Enthralling is more commonly used than thralling in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between thralling and enthralling?
Enthralling is considered more formal than thralling, making it more appropriate for formal writing or speech.