enthral — to captivate or charm someone completely; to hold spellbound
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to captivate or charm someone completely; to hold spellbound
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈθrɔːl/
Example Sentences
- The K-pop concert enthralled thousands of fans who forgot to eat dinner.
- Her grandmother's cooking stories enthralled the whole family during the holiday gathering.
- The documentary about penguins was so enthralling that even my cat watched it without blinking.
enthral
VERB[/ɪnˈθrɔːl/]
to captivate or charm someone completely; to hold spellbound
to captivate or charm someone completely; to hold spellbound
Stories enthral beyond recall, even during speaker install!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Enthral originates from Middle English 'enthrall', combining the prefix 'en-' (to cause to be) with 'thrall' (a slave or bondage). Originally denoting physical enslavement or captivity, the word has evolved to describe a state of mental captivation or fascination.
Breakdown
en- (to cause to be; to put into) + thrall (slave, bondage, from Old Norse thræll meaning servant or slave). The morphological structure creates a verb meaning 'to reduce to slavery' or 'to hold in bondage', later extended metaphorically to mean 'to captivate'.
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📝Examples
“The K-pop concert enthralled thousands of fans who forgot to eat dinner.”
“Her grandmother's cooking stories enthralled the whole family during the holiday gathering.”
“The documentary about penguins was so enthralling that even my cat watched it without blinking.”
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