variants
or British enthral
enthralls; enthralled; enthralling
: to hold the attention of (someone) by being very exciting, interesting, or beautiful
The movie has enthralled [=charmed, captivated] audiences across the country.
—often used as (be) enthralledI was enthralled by/with the beauty of the landscape.
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“Enthrall.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/enthrall. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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