enthralling
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en·thral·ment, noun
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verb (used with object)
1.
to captivate or charm: a performer whose grace, skill, and virtuosity enthrall her audiences.
2.
to put or hold in slavery; subjugate: to be enthralled by illusions and superstitions.
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enthral or enthrall (ɪnˈθrɔːl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb , (US) -thrals, -thralls, -thralling, -thralled | |
| 1. | to hold spellbound; enchant; captivate |
| 2. | obsolete to hold as thrall; enslave |
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| enthrall or enthrall | |
| —vb | |
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| en'thraller or enthrall | |
| —n | |
| en'thralment or enthrall | |
| —n | |
| en'thrallment or enthrall | |
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| enthral or enthrall (ɪnˈθrɔːl) | |
| —vb , (US) -thrals, -thralls, -thralling, -thralled | |
| 1. | to hold spellbound; enchant; captivate |
| 2. | obsolete to hold as thrall; enslave |
| [C16: from | |
| enthrall or enthrall | |
| —vb | |
| [C16: from | |
| en'thraller or enthrall | |
| —n | |
| en'thralment or enthrall | |
| —n | |
| en'thrallment or enthrall | |
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| enthralling (ɪnˈθrɔːlɪŋ) | |
| —adj | |
| holding the attention completely; fascinating; spellbinding | |
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Word Origin & History
enthrall
also enthral, 1570s, from en- "make, put in" + thrall. Related: Enthralled (pp. adj.).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
It is not an enthralling voyage, by no means up to the earlier programs in the series.
Living dinosaurs-it's an enthralling concept that so many of us have dreamed about, and we're due for another great dinosaur film.
It might sound precious or tedious, but the control is enthralling.
He might have added, it is also about capturing and enthralling a new market.
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