enthrall

enthrall

verb

Definition of ENTHRALL

1

to hold the attention of as if by a spell <enthralled by the flickering fire in the hearth, we lost all track of time>

Synonyms arrest, bedazzle, catch up, enchant, fascinate, grip, hypnotize, mesmerize, spellbind

Related Words enrapture, entrance, thrill; beguile, bewitch, charm; absorb, engage, engross, involve

2

to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight) <for years these master magicians have been enthralling audiences with their astounding illusions>

Synonyms carry away, enrapture, enthrall (or enthral), rap, rapture, ravish, transport

Related Words delight, gladden, gratify, please, satisfy; bewitch, captivate, charm, enchant, fascinate; elate, excite, exhilarate, stir

3

to hold the attention of <a play that will enthrall you for two hours>

Synonyms absorb, bemuse, busy, catch up, engross, enthrall (or enthral), enwrap, fascinate, grip, immerse, interest, intrigue, involve, occupy

Related Words allure, attract, beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, enchant, obsess; hypnotize, mesmerize; distract, preoccupy; hog, monopolize

Near Antonyms bore, jade, pall, tire, weary

Variants of ENTHRALL

enthrall or enthral