enthralling — Captivating and holding complete attention; fascinating to the point of making someone spellbound.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Captivating and holding complete attention; fascinating to the point of making someone spellbound.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈθrɔːlɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 매혹적인, 사로잡는
Korean pronunciation: 인-스랄-링 (강세: 스랄)
Example Sentences
- My cat finds the red dot from a laser pointer absolutely enthralling - it's like watching a tiny furry detective on a hopeless case.
- The enthralling novel kept me reading until 3 AM, much to my coffee maker's delight the next morning.
- Her enthralling presentation about quantum physics made even the most complex theories seem accessible.
enthralling
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈθrɔːlɪŋ//
Captivating and holding complete attention; fascinating to the point of making someone spellbound.
Captivating and holding complete attention; fascinating to the point of making someone spellbound.
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Origin
From Middle English 'enthrall', meaning 'to enslave' or 'to hold in bondage'. The word evolved from its literal sense of physical captivity to describe the captivating effect that holds someone's complete attention.
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“My cat finds the red dot from a laser pointer absolutely enthralling - it's like watching a tiny furry detective on a hopeless case.”
“The enthralling novel kept me reading until 3 AM, much to my coffee maker's delight the next morning.”
“Her enthralling presentation about quantum physics made even the most complex theories seem accessible.”
“The enthralling documentary about ocean life revealed the hidden wonders of the deep sea.”
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