as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
an enthralling account of life in the scientific community in Antarctica
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as in fascinating
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
enthralled by the flickering fire in the hearth, we lost all track of time
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as in entrancing
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
for years these master magicians have been enthralling audiences with their astounding illusions
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as in intriguing
to hold the attention of
a play that will enthrall you for two hours
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Recent Examples of enthralling
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
With miles of sprawling, sandy deserts, magnificent architecture, and rich culture, Abu Dhabi is an enthralling city.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
The themes here are classically Bourgeoisian—human interdependence and the difficulty of uncoupling—but the contrast of austere kineticism with raw emotion is unusual and enthralling.
—Jillian Steinhauer, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
But there is no question that the league still produces some of the most competitive and enthralling games in the sport on a nightly basis.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
For director Rowan Athale, the experience was enthralling but also wholly bizarre, largely because of the sheer amount of star-wattage in the room.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Dec. 2025
Astonishing, boundary-pushing visuals are accompanied by an enthralling narrative filled with poignant commentary and genuinely moving character work.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
As enthralling as the exclusive news was, the audience Q&A is always the most compelling part of any BravoCon panel.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
Without spoiling the climax, A Tale of Two Sisters uses the haunted house motif almost as a window dressing to obscure the psychological aspects at play in this immensely enthralling, supernatural flick.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Journalist Sebastian Junger has spent the last three decades enthralling audiences with his long-form investigative magazine stories, best-selling books, and documentary films.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 14 Nov. 2025
She was poised, her speech impeccable, enthralling her audience with peeks at her life and her earlier visit to the lab.
—Ron Arias, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The final minutes of an enthralling, combative contest were played out in relative serenity.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
With miles of sprawling, sandy deserts, magnificent architecture, and rich culture, Abu Dhabi is an enthralling city.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
The themes here are classically Bourgeoisian—human interdependence and the difficulty of uncoupling—but the contrast of austere kineticism with raw emotion is unusual and enthralling.
—Jillian Steinhauer, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
But there is no question that the league still produces some of the most competitive and enthralling games in the sport on a nightly basis.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
For director Rowan Athale, the experience was enthralling but also wholly bizarre, largely because of the sheer amount of star-wattage in the room.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Dec. 2025
Astonishing, boundary-pushing visuals are accompanied by an enthralling narrative filled with poignant commentary and genuinely moving character work.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
As enthralling as the exclusive news was, the audience Q&A is always the most compelling part of any BravoCon panel.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
Without spoiling the climax, A Tale of Two Sisters uses the haunted house motif almost as a window dressing to obscure the psychological aspects at play in this immensely enthralling, supernatural flick.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
Fernando Frias’s enthralling concert film intercuts the band’s performances as seen from all sorts of angles, creating an almost democratic variation on the typical rock doc.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Journalist Sebastian Junger has spent the last three decades enthralling audiences with his long-form investigative magazine stories, best-selling books, and documentary films.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 14 Nov. 2025
She was poised, her speech impeccable, enthralling her audience with peeks at her life and her earlier visit to the lab.
—Ron Arias, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthralling
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The Cowboys have mastered the art of entertaining and interesting better than any sports franchise in the world, but there is a redundancy that to the person who spends a lot of their money on it is justifiably checked out.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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Seeing these guys unapologetically portrayed by an actor whose superpower is the audience is always with him was interesting.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.—
Glenn Peoples,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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Filled with gorgeous, entrancing cinematography, this true story of an unlikely friendship inspires wonder about the natural world and our place in it.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Dec. 2025
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But photos and videos released by the musical’s makers on its opening night Saturday have finally revealed exactly how the creative team managed to create a believable bear capable of entrancing an audience.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Our guide to the best upcoming sci-fi movies in 2026 features a blockbuster mix of popular franchises, intriguing one-offs, and one of the greatest directors of all time heading back to alien visitation territory.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
31 Dec. 2025
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New York has intriguing young outfielders in Jasson Domínguez and Spencer jones, but Bellinger was the team's second best player in the lineup this season.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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For the uninitiated, analog bags are essentially bags that are filled with tactile, low-stimulatory activities that are screenless yet totally engaging, like books, crafts, and journals.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2026
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The flow is natural and creates an engaging experience for guests in this warm and welcoming environment.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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At times, partners may have had a special mystique, enchanting you with their powers that may have sucked you in — for the better — or instead, like an addiction.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
4 Jan. 2026
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If that wasn't enchanting enough, they were then joined by their original Broadway counterparts, Kristin Chenoweth (Glinda) and Idina Menzel (Elphaba).—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Can an aging bull learn some new tricks to continue pleasing its owners?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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The provocative, genre-defying horror flick boasts unhinged gore, a delightfully dark sense of humor, Madigan as the creepiest aunt ever, and a crowd-pleasing finale.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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While immersing themselves in vintage dance, Cathleen and James had their day jobs.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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The system includes several easy-to-use tools for enhancing dialogue or immersing yourself in surround sound, all without waking any light sleepers or disturbing the neighbors.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Enthralling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthralling. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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