enthrall — to capture and hold the complete attention and interest of someone; to fascinate completely
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to capture and hold the complete attention and interest of someone; to fascinate completely
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈθrɔːl/
Korean meaning: 완전히 매혹시키다, 사로잡다, 넋을 잃게 하다
Korean pronunciation: 인**쓰롤**
Example Sentences
- The cat was so enthralled by the laser pointer that it forgot to eat dinner.
- She was enthralled by his cooking skills until she realized he could only make instant noodles.
- The professor's lecture on quantum physics enthralled even the most skeptical students.
enthrall
VERB//ɪnˈθrɔːl//
to capture and hold the complete attention and interest of someone; to fascinate completely
a charismatic magician in flowing robes performs an elaborate illusion with glowing orbs floating around him. His dramatic gestures command every eye in the packed theater as sparkles dance through the air. The entire audience sits frozen in their seats with wide eyes and slack jaws, completely absorbed by the performance. Not a single person moves or looks away as they watch the magical display unfold before them. Children and adults alike lean forward with identical expressions of wonder and fascination. Some audience members have their hands pressed to their cheeks in amazement. the audience being completely enthralled and held captive by the mesmerizing spectacle
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Origin
From Middle English 'enthrallen', originally meaning 'to enslave'. The word evolved from its literal sense of making someone a slave to the modern meaning of captivating or fascinating someone completely.
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“The cat was so enthralled by the laser pointer that it forgot to eat dinner.”
“She was enthralled by his cooking skills until she realized he could only make instant noodles.”
“The professor's lecture on quantum physics enthralled even the most skeptical students.”
“Children were enthralled watching the street performer juggle flaming torches.”
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