enthrall

verb
UK: /ɪnˈθrɔːl/
US: /ɪnˈθrɑːl/

  1. To capture the fascinated attention of someone.

    1. The story will enthrall young children.
    2. The beautiful scenery did enthrall us all during the trip to Europe.

  2. To hold someone spellbound or completely fascinated.

    1. She was enthralled by the beautiful music.
    2. The audience was completely enthralled by her performance last night.

Synonyms

fascinate charm enchant mesmerize captivate
enthrall adjective

  1. Captivated or fascinated; in a state of being completely charmed.

    1. I was enthrall to the music.
    2. She was enthrall, she couldn't move her eyes away from him.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "enthrall" in English means: To capture the fascinated attention of someone., To hold someone spellbound or completely fascinated..

The phonetic transcription of "enthrall" is /ɪnˈθrɔːl/ in British English and /ɪnˈθrɑːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "enthrall": fascinate, charm, enchant, mesmerize, captivate.

Example usage of "enthrall": "The story will enthrall young children.". More examples on the page.