ENTHRALL Meaning and
Definition
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Enthrall is a transitive verb that refers to the act of capturing someone's attention or interest completely, to the point of fascination or delight. When someone or something enthralls you, they hold you spellbound, captivating your mind and capturing your imagination. This term carries a sense of enchantment, as it implies that the person or thing being described as enthralling possesses a mysterious and irresistible quality that holds power over others.
To enthrall someone means to render them captivated, to engage them so profoundly that they become completely absorbed or engrossed in the experience. It suggests a state of being utterly absorbed, as though under a spell or entranced by the charm of the enthralling entity. The effect of being enthralled is often described as being transported to another realm, as if one's consciousness is momentarily lifted beyond the ordinary.
When used figuratively, this term can also refer to the power of a story, performance, or work of art to captivate an audience, holding them captive in a state of rapt attention. It describes the ability of something to evoke strong emotional responses or transport individuals into a different emotional or mental space altogether.
In essence, to enthrall someone or something is to hold them enthused, captivated, and completely under one's sway, creating an intense fascination that surpasses mere interest or curiosity.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of ENTHRALL
The word "enthrall" dates back to around the 16th century and has its origins in Old English. It is derived from two Old English words: "en-" (meaning "in" or "into") and "thrall" (meaning "bondage" or "servitude"). Therefore, the literal meaning of "enthrall" is "to bring into bondage" or "to hold captive". Over time, the connotation of the word has changed, and it now refers to captivating or captivating someone's attention or fascination.
Idioms with the word ENTHRALL
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enthrall sm with sth
"Enthrall someone with something" means to captivate, fascinate, or hold someone's attention completely with something, usually an idea, story, or experience. It implies the ability to engross or mesmerize someone, leaving them completely absorbed or charmed by whatever they are being presented with.
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enthrall (someone) with (something)
The idiom "enthrall (someone) with (something)" means to captivate or fascinate someone intensely with something, often causing them to be completely absorbed or mesmerized by it.
Similar spelling words for ENTHRALL
- entrails,
- enthral,
- enthral(1),
- Enthrill,
- enthralling,
- entrain,
- entrance,
- entrap,
- enthralled,
- unweatherly,
- antheral,
- enteral,
- inthral,
- Inthrall,
- enthralls,
- Enthril,
- enhydra,
- enthrone,
- entrant,
- dis-enthral,
- dis-enthrall,
- endurable.
Conjugate verb Enthrall
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