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/
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.
An enthralling tale stops the stalling, making critics forget what's appalling!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
en- (to make/cause to be) + thrall (slave, captive person) + -ing (present participle suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“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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